Children’s Book Icon Rosemary Wells at Special Shelburne Event

Legendary children’s book author and illustrator Rosemary Wells will visit Vermont and appear courtesy of The Flying Pig Bookstore in Shelburne for a special community event celebrating her books, including The Little Chefs, on Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 AM at Shelburne Town Hall. The event is in partnership with the Pierson Library.

Wells, widely known for her timeless characters and heartwarming storytelling, is the author of more than 120 books for children, including multiple popular series featuring Max and Ruby, Fiona and Felix, Yoko, and Noisy Nora, among others.

The Little Chefs continues Wells’s tradition of blending humor, warmth, and relatable childhood experiences in a set of three small stories that celebrate curiosity, creativity, and the joys of cooking.

Families, young readers, educators, librarians, and longtime fans are invited to attend this free event celebrating one of the nation’s most iconic creators of children’s literature.