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URL:https://fernie.com/events/elk-valley-alphabet-adventures-book-launch/
SUMMARY:Elk Valley Alphabet Adventures Book Launch - Polar Peek Books - 9 J
 un 26 15:30
DESCRIPTION:Join in launching Elk Valley Alphabet Adventures\, a beautiful 
 book by Fernie-based commercial photographer Charné Baird. \n\nThe event 
 will include an engaging read of Elk Valley Alphabet Adventures by the aut
 hor\, followed by a Q & As and a book signing. All attendees will receive 
 a take-home colouring sheet\, a first look at something new coming to the 
 Elk Valley Alphabet series\, plus the chance to win draw prizes. The book 
 is aimed for an audience of 3-10 years. This is a free event and children 
 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Please RSVP to let us know you are com
 ing.\n\nLink to the RSVP and event details: https://polarpeakbooks.ca/even
 ts/5405320260609\n\nJoin in launching this beautiful\, local book by Ferni
 e-based commercial photographer Charné Baird. The event will include an e
 ngaging read of Elk Valley Alphabet Adventures by the author\, followed by
  a Q & As and a book signing. All attendees will receive a take-home colou
 ring sheet\, a first look at something new coming to the Elk Valley Alphab
 et series\, plus the chance to win draw prizes. The book is aimed for an a
 udience of 3-10 years. This is a free event and children must be accompani
 ed by a caregiver. Please RSVP to let us know you are coming.\n\nAbout the
  Book:\nElk Valley Alphabet Adventures is a rhyming\, interactive children
 's book created for the whole family. Fernie-based commercial photographer
  Charné Baird pairs her stunning local photography with playful rhymes an
 d engaging prompts that spark curiosity\, build literacy skills\, and enco
 urage adventure. Inspired by her own children and her family's love of the
  outdoors\, Charné created this book to grow with young readers\, invitin
 g families everywhere to explore\, learn\, and enjoy together. \n\nAbout t
 he Author\nCharné Baird\, [shar-NAE] is an award-winning commercial photo
 grapher with over a decade of experience\, combines her creative eye and p
 assion for the outdoors to create her first children’s book\, Elk Valley
  Alphabet Adventures. Inspired by her children and her family’s love of 
 the outdoors\, Charné set out to make a local children’s book that spar
 ks curiosity and encourages adventure. When she’s not behind the camera 
 or writing\, you’ll find her biking\, running\, swimming\, skiing\, or s
 imply enjoying what Fernie and the Elk Valley have to offer.
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CATEGORIES:Art & Culture,Community,Kids' Event,Learning
LOCATION:Polar Peek Books\, 482 2 Avenue\, Fernie\, British Columbia\, V0B 
 1M0\, Canada
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