Once Upon a Time at a Zoo not-so far-away, a STORYTIME event was being held for free - every Friday in January. The Zoo’s education team decided to announce the book lineup for each Friday in advance so that if young listeners see a favorite author or book in the schedule, they will be able to make plans to attend.
January 3rd Little Mouse's New Friend - Jo Parry
January 10th I Will CHOMP You - Jory John
January 17th Steve the Dung Beetle: On a Roll - Susan R. Stoltz
January 24th Edward the Emu - Sheena Knowles
January 31st Dragons Love Tacos - Adam Rubin
STORYTIME is for children who are not yet in school, and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Storytime takes place at 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the Zoo’s Education Room, and doors open at 10:30 a.m.
Space for each STORYTIME session is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no cost associated with this event. “We look forward to this event every January and August,” said Jeremy Cumpton, Director of Conservation and Education at the Hattiesburg Zoo.
“This outreach opportunity is available to everyone, and we hope we see both familiar and new faces on Friday’s this January for Storytime.”
In addition to listening to the book being read, children will be able to participate in an animal encounter and education session. Storytime is a free outreach service provided by the Hattiesburg Zoo.
