Thacher Hurd: Growing Up in the World of Children's Books

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Where

Flying Pig Bookstore Shelburne Town Hall, 5372 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482 Visit Website | 802-985-3999 | FlyingPigBooks@gmail.com

Who

All Ages

Details

Parking: Yes

Thacher Hurd, the son of renowned children's illustrator Clement Hurd (who illustrated Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny) and children’s author Edith Thacher Hurd, shares his experiences growing up.

Discover how his unique upbringing, surrounded by the creativity of artists and writers including Margaret Wise Brown, Maurice Sendak, Don Freeman and others, influenced his own work, including beloved children's classics like Art Dog, Mama Don’t Allow, and Mystery on the Docks.

Reviews

2 reviews

September 28, 2011
"I enjoy taking my kids to this local bookstore in the heart of Shelburne village. They regularly have great events with local authors. They are held in a separate, intimate, loft space above the store. Often times they also include a handson craft or demo. The author's books is always for sale right there in the back of the room. This is done so that your child can have the Author personally sign hisher copy. What I don't love is the pressure perhaps selfimposed to purchase the sometimes expensive book. After my child has heard the author passionately read an excerpt from the story, she can't help but want to read the whole thing. Sure I could check the book out of the library next time we are there, but it is hard to say no when the rest of the kids are all getting their copy signed at the door. It makes this free event not so free after all. "
- missmagpie
June 24, 2008
"I love this bookstore. If I lived closer to it, I would be in real trouble. Everytime I have gone, the staff has been wonderfully helpful. They have a very impressive selection of children's books. "
- beth