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How Cheetah Got His Tears

Did you know that a cheetah has tears running down each side of his face? How did Cheetah get his tears? Join Cheetah and his friends on a story safari adventure, and find out!

Avril van der Merwe

30 Minute Program

$125

In HOW CHEETAH GOT HIS TEARS, author Avril van der Merwe shares the story of Cheetah and his friends in a race against each other that Cheetah wins. Find out what happens when the wind challenges Cheetah to a race instead, and how kindness wins the day! Avril also demonstrates the differences between leopards and cheetahs, and teaches a fun action song to accompany the story.

About the Author

Avril hails from South Africa, and has a passion for African wildlife and the outdoors. She has a strong background in education at kindergarten, high school, and college levels, and is a former high school English teacher who writes in several genres. Avril also loves to facilitate others tapping into and releasing their own creativity, no matter what the creative medium. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, kayaking, swimming, reading, and playing with her beautiful German Shepherd/Border Collie dog.

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Other Programs from Avril van der Merwe

Don't Be Shy, Bushbaby

Has anyone ever told you that you're shy? The animals think that Bushbaby is shy too, but only wise Owl knows the truth! Discover what Owl knows about Bushbaby in their story safari adventure, and learn how to say "hello" in Zulu!

Avril van der Merwe

30 Minute Program

$125

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I Don't Want To Be a Hyena

Hyena believes that none of the animals like her. She thinks that if she changes her identity she will be accepted and liked, but nothing seems to work. Join Hyena on her story safari adventure as she discovers how to be the best hyena she can be, and learn an action rhyme to go with the story.

Avril van der Merwe

30 Minute Program

$125

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Once Upon a Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros has a most beautiful horn, and Hippopotamus is so jealous! Join Rhino and Hippo on their story safari adventure, and find out what happens when Hippo tries to steal Rhino's horn!

Avril van der Merwe

30 Minute Program

$125

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What if the author reads a book directly to you? Perfect! Reading from one of my books: Once upon a Poodle (for PrekK-1), The Upside-Down Gardener, The Adventures of the Poodle Posse series (for grades 1-3), plus a visual tell-tale about where I got my ideas. Includes a dedicated book for your child!

Chrysa Smith

30 Minute Program

$99

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Once upon a Poodle/PreK-1st Grade School Program

How to tickle little kiddos? Funny, endearing dog tales. I share how authors get ideas (including pics of my pooches at home) author/illustrator roles and tell the story of Once upon a Poodle. The story is of special interest to growing families, as one mini-poo searches for a new brother. Discount book sales are part of the program.

Chrysa Smith

30 Minute Program

$125

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Let's Talk Ocean Pollution with LOBSTAH GAHDEN!

Listen to author Alli Brydon read her picture book LOBSTAH GAHDEN, after which she will discuss the environmental themes of the book and share some ways young readers can become Ocean Activists. If there is time, Alli will guide the audience in a fun upcycling craft project and answer any questions about the book and being an author.

Alli Brydon

30 Minute Program

$135

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Don't Just Read Aloud--Trigger Your Child's Creative Thinking

Parents, learn how to expand your child's creative thinking through their favorite picture books and related hands-on activities.

Susan Robinson

45 Minute Program

$200

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