Page Turner Adventures!
Week 4: The Atlantis Adventure!
Monday, Show Day
20,000 Books Under the Sea – Episode IV
Our Storyologists are closer than ever to discovering the Lost Library of Atlantis and retrieving the only book that will stop the Tale Snail. They travel to the deepest part of the ocean and collect fascinating facts that help them solve the final clue. But will they make it to the Lost Library of Atlantis in time or is this THE END for our intrepid heroes?
Tuesday, Craft Day
Peacock Mantis Shrimp
Some tissue paper, some glue, and a plastic bag combine to create distinctive paper that is used to make a one-of-a-kind Peacock Mantis Shrimp.
Wednesday, Author Day
Author Carole Lindstrom
Carole Lindstrom discusses her beautiful book We Are Water Protectors, winner of the Caldecott Medal in 2021. Carole talks about the significance of water and how important it is for every person to be a water protector.
Visit Carole Lindstrom at: carolelindstrom.com
Thursday, Recipe Day
Delish Fish(ing) Game
A pretzel rod becomes a fishing rod in this fun game that’s part recipe and part game. Grab a friend and go fishing!
Friday, Field Trip Day
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Join Page Turner at Loggerhead Marinelife Center As she visits their sea turtle hospital and learns about the patients under their care.
Visit the Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Week 3: The Arctic Adventure!
Monday, Show Day
20,000 Books Under the Sea – Episode III
It gets a bit chilly as our intrepid heroes follow the clues (and a pod of whales!) to the arctic where they gather enough information to solve more ocean riddles. As they continue their search for the Lost Library of Atlantis, they get stuck in The Great Pacific Garbage Patch where they learn things that we all can do to help keep the ocean clean and safe.
Tuesday, Craft Day
Sock-topus Puppet
Using one old sock and some new imagination, an eight-legged puppet comes to life. This craft is good for the “sole”. (Wow, did we just make a fish and sock joke at the same time?)
Wednesday, Author Day
Authors & Illustrators Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey
Brothers Jarrett Pumphrey & Jerome Pumphrey discuss their picture book The Old Boat and share an awesome illustration technique that kids can do at home.ho dive deep in the sea without using oxygen tanks.
Visit Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome Pumphrey at: thepumphreybrothers.com
Thursday, Recipe Day
Fish Cakes
Create a work of art that tastes as good as it looks!
Friday, Field Trip Day
A Visit with Octo-Girl
Join Page Turner as she visits with Chelsea Bennice aka Octo-girl, one of the world’s preeminent experts on octopuses.
Visit Octo-Girl on Facebook
Visit Octo-Girl on Instagram
Week 2: The Coral Reef Adventure!
Monday, Show Day
20,000 Books Under the Sea – Episode II
Traveling in their submarine, our intrepid heroes head for the Great Barrier Reef in search of the next clue that will lead them to the Lost Library of Atlantis. Along the way, they find themselves trapped in the Bermuda Triangle where they must decipher a message that is sent using semaphore code, the flag signals used by sailors.
Tuesday, Craft Day
Secret Sea Star
Turn an ordinary paper bowl into a stunning Sea Star that has a secret!
SPOILER ALERT…Here’s the secret…Just like a live Sea Star, our
paper bowl version has the incredible ability to regenerate limbs.
Wednesday, Author Day
Author Tina Cho
Author Tina Cho discusses her beautiful picture book The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story. The story includes details about Korea’s tradition of “granny mermaids,” amazing women who dive deep in the sea without using oxygen tanks.
Visit Tina at: tinamcho.com
Thursday, Recipe Day
Peanut Butter and Jellyfish!
Tortillas, Twizzlers, and tentacles…oh, my! With just a few
simple ingredients, kids can make a delicious jellyfish treat.
Friday, Field Trip Day
Snorkeling Adventure
Accompany Page and Kenny as they go snorkeling with underwater videographer Dan Volker, and underwater photographer Sandra Edwards in the pristine waters of South Florida.
Week 1: The Lighthouse Adventure!
Monday, Show Day
20,000 Books Under the Sea – Episode I
The adventure begins at Page Turner’s mysterious lighthouse when Kenny accidentally releases Shelldon the Tale Snail. Our intrepid Storyologists must travel to the Lost Library of Atlantis to find the only book that can stop Shelldon from devouring every story in the lighthouse.
Tuesday, Craft Day
The Tale Snail
Using two paper plates, a bit of paint, lots of imagination, and of course a story for the hungry crustacean, everyone makes their own Tale Snail.
Wednesday, Author Day
Author & Illustrator Dan Yaccarino
Dan Yaccarino Dan Yaccarino discusses his exciting picture book, The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau, and shares details about Cousteau’s amazing life and love of the sea.
Visit Dan at: danyaccarino.com
Thursday, Recipe Day
Happy-As-A-Clam Cookies
“Shellebrate” the sea by making Happy-As-A-Clam Cookies.
These cookies are almost too cute to eat!
Friday, Field Trip Day
Marine Mammal Rescue
Accompany Page Turner for a behind the scenes look at FAU Harbor Branch’s Marine Mammal Rescue Program, including a peek at the “mambulance” used to rescue Winter, the dolphin featured in the book and film A Dolphin’s Tale.
Visit the FAU Harbor Branch’s Marine Mammal Rescue Program
Checkout the Movie: A Dolphin’s Tale