The Eric Carle Museum, Special Storytime

Winter has come to the Green Wood, and Hector Fox and his friends are busy preparing for a festive celebration. But when howling winds and wild snows arrive, the friends get lost in the storm. Will they find their way home? Will all of their party plans go to waste? In their newest, snowiest adventure, Hector Fox and his woodland crew must rely on each other and their courage more than ever as they discover that friendship is one of the greatest gifts of all. Join author/illustrator Astrid Sheckels as she reads her latest picture book, the long-awaited Hector Fox and the Snowy Surprise, answers questions, and does a drawing demonstration. A book signing will follow the program. Can’t make it? You may reserve signed books. Who You’ll Meet Astrid Sheckels Astrid Sheckels, a native of western Massachusetts, has always enjoyed stories involving imaginary animals, so she feels right at home bringing an assortment of well-dressed animals to life in her detailed watercolor illustrations. Her award-winning books include the Hector Fox and Friends series, the Sea Dog series, and Flora and the Jazzers. She describes her art as a mix of classic realism and whimsy. Find her on social media @astridsheckelsart. Artist website