What a Great Turn-Out for Sunday Story-time!

HMESF brought together author Richie Frieman, Terple the Turtle, and Fabipops for a fun Sunday Story-time! Yesterday the theater at Barnes and Noble on 86th Street and Lexington Ave was filled with children, toddlers, babies, parents, and grandparents eager to hear of Terple's adventures. 

HMESF with author Richie Frieman

Richie Frieman captivated story-timers from the beginning, getting the crowd involved to call for Terple to come out and join the show. Puppet Terple joined Richie Frieman on stage, after admitting to already eating 5 delicious Fabipops! We began story-time with the first book in the Terple series: Terple, introducing the imaginative and courageous young turtle dreaming of a life outside the pond. Moving onto the latest installment of the Terple series, Terple--Always Dream Bigger, Terple's parents write him a goodnight letter encouraging something all parents tell their children: you have to dream bigger if you want all your wishes to come true.

   

Storytime was far from over when Riche Frieman finished reading his books; Terple brought magic stones from his pond to give to each child to foster their wishes and dreams.Terple even stayed around for a meet and greet with the children, answering all questions they could come up with. 

No one walked out empty handed. Every child received an HMESF sticker and a Fabipop-a fabulous cake pop-that looked just like Terple! Parents also left with more information about HMESF's mission dedicated to putting children in the forefront and invitations to our upcoming 5th anniversary party next month. 

 For anyone who missed Sunday's Story-time, we can't send any Fabipops or stickers, but you can still participate in the Barnes and Noble book fair! Its an opportunity for our supporters to support the author and our cause. Shopping online at B&N until October 26th with a valid bookfair voucher* will allow 15% of all sales go back to HMESF! One more thing, Richie Frieman's Terple--Always Dream Bigger will be part of our book/kid donations to child care centers HMESF supports in New York City!

Check out photos from Sunday Storytime with Richie Frieman at the HMESF Facebook Page: Sunday Storytime Album!

Stay tuned for additional information for our upcoming 5th Anniversary Celebration and other updates on our  Facebook and Twitter !

*The Barnes & Noble Bookfair ID supporting HMESF is #10885242.