When 100 years of celebrating Children's Books collides with 145 years of the "Run for the Roses" you have to pull out all the stops! We'll be reading our favorite horse stories, coloring pictures of Derby's most famous horses, and making our own Derby hats and bow tie crafts.
Join us for this fun and free storytime event Thursday, May 2nd at 11:30am!
Join Katie Kramer, Fit4Mom Louisville Stroller Strides instructor, for an interactive story time! We will enjoy a story together and get our bodies moving!
The benefits of movement and exercise are many: healthier bodies, improved sleep, and greater self-esteem are just a few. Come celebrate Derby week with us and reap some of these benefits with your little one(s)!
Join Maria Whitley from Shine Music Together and celebrate the 100th annual Children's Book Week with music and movement! For our 3rd day of Children’s Book Week 2019, we’ll shake, rattle & roll during this #free Music Together class that is perfect for babies, toddlers, & preschoolers with a favorite grownup. And who knows...we may even SING A BOOK! This event is FREE, and recommended for children 0 to 5 years old but open to all ages.
Carmichael's Kid's is thrilled to present Amanda Driscoll, Children's Book Author/Illustrator for Children’s Book Week 2019 on Monday, April 29th at 11:30am. Amanda will be reading her books Wally Does Not Want A Haircut and Klondike Do Not Eat Those Cupcakes! A drawing demonstration and book signing will follow storytime.
This event is FREE, and recommended for ages 3 to 6 years old. Open to all ages.
Carmichael's Kids is excited to officially kick off the 100th Annual Children’s Book Week 2019 with poet Allan Wolf and his performance that is one part facts and three parts fun!
Featuring puppets, music, and Allan Wolf’s engaging, award-winning poetry. Join us Sunday April 28th at 11:30am for an interactive, out-of-this-world introduction to our solar system and beyond. This presentation is based on Allan’s new book, The Day the Universe Exploded My Head: Poems to Take You Into Space and Back Again.
The Day the Universe Exploded My Head: Poems to Take You Into Space and Back Again will be available for purchase, and Mr. Wolf will be signing after his presentation. This event is FREE, and recommended for children 8 to 11 years old but open to all ages.
We will celebrate Sears' latest release and continuation of Double +series, House of the Black Spot, with limited edition prints, a drawing demonstration, and a book signing to follow.
This event is FREE, and recommended for ages 6 to 12 years old. Open to all ages.
From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series--set in a magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites.
This was once the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who had been taught since birth to hate each other like poison.
But now, the boy Wizard and girl Warrior have been brought together in the Badwoods and they have witnessed the shocking consequences of the Stone That Takes Away Magic. They will need to cast aside their differences once more--for an Evil Spell has broken free.
It's up to Xar and Wish to find the ingredients. But it means entering dangerous territory unannounced...
Cressida Cowell brings her trademark wit to this spellbinding sequel, along with the stunning artwork and heartfelt adventure that has made her beloved around the world, weaving a story that is sure to transport readers to a world that will enchant and bewitch them.
Availability: Not currently on our shelves, but available to order (usually within a few days)
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - October 9th, 2018
From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series--set in a magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites.
This was once the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who had been taught since birth to hate each other like poison.
Carmichael's Bookstore is thrilled to present Liane Moriarty, author of bestsellers BIG LITTLE LIES and WHAT ALICE FORGOT. Liane will discuss her newest book NINE PERFECT STRANGERS - Could ten days at a health resort really change you forever? These nine perfect strangers are about to find out...
This is a bundled ticketed event. Each ticket includes a signed hardcover copy of NINE PERFECT STRANGERS by Liane Moriarty.
This event is open seating.
Doors open at 6:30pm, event starts at 7:00pm.
The event takes place at Holy Trinity Clifton Campus formerly known as the Clifton Center located at 2117 Payne St, Louisville, KY 40206