I sat between two of my sisters with a stack of paper in my lap and made up a story.
My earliest experience with sharing stories was called telling stories on paper. I've always been fascinated with books - story telling, always loved to draw. When were you aware of wanting to create picture books?Ī. Kellogg described a world of picture books as the bedrock of literature for children of all ages. In a recent conversation in the sun parlor of his 18th-century farmhouse at the edge of Gelding Brook in Sandy Hook, Mr. Kellogg received the 1996 New England Booksellers Award for the children's category, and the 1998 Ohio Library foundation Jo Osborne Award for humor in children's literature. Kellogg, author, illustrator and Connecticut native, is in the business of retelling traditional fairy and folk tales, as well as creating children's classics of his own - ''The Christmas Witch'' and ''The Mysterious Tadpole.'' His storied illustrations accompany songs, tall tales and a variety of books by other authors.Ī graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design in 1963, Mr. “I’m having a great time,” she added with a laugh.IN Steve Kellogg's version of ''The Three Little Pigs,'' the mother sow saves the day with a scorchingly funny ending. In fact, she said, she’s already thinking about hosting a similar event for Halloween this year.Īs for the kids and families, Waite noted, “They seem like they’re having a great time.” Waite’s whole family was involved with the event, with her kids and their cousins dressing up as volunteers and husband Ben making ATV runs to distribute water and take volunteers back for bathroom breaks. “We really spread people out.the families are all wearing masks, they’re being really respectful.” “We were extra careful with the signups and splitting everyone, and everything else,” she added. “Everybody’s definitely social distancing, and it’s a beautiful day.” “We were a little worried about the weather, but we were able to keep it going,” she said with a smile. Waite rose early to decorate the woods for the big day. New School Committee member and parent Mary Waite came up with the idea, organizing and hosting the event in support of (and in conjunction with) DNRT, asking families to donate $10 per car.
“This is great,” said Mike Reynolds, who was dressed in his UMass police uniform as he and three-year-old son Carson met Captain America and company. “I think the best part is when kids are all shy, and then when you say hi to them they smile really wide,” noted sixteen-year-old Kaitlyn DaSilva, who was dressed as one of the Incredibles.Īnd parents also enjoyed the opportunity to let their kids enjoy the outdoors. “Everybody seems very excited and happy,” he said. Sixteen-year-old Brooks Roach, on the other hand, said that his Spider-Man costume wasn’t too hot. “It’s hot,” echoed Emma Waite, 14, who was volunteering as a princess in a multi-layered purple dress. It’s getting a little hot in the costumes, though!” “I like to see the kids’ reactions, and whether they think I’m Batman or not,” said Henry Caron, who was celebrating his 12th birthday dressed as the Dark Knight. “We haven’t seen her yet, but we’re kind of searching for her.” “Our neighbor actually told us she was dressing up today, so that’s how we found out about it,” said Kathryn Shilling, who was taking daughters Caroline, 6, and Jane, 4, around the woods. “I just saw a mermaid,” said two-year-old Kaius Francis, who was wearing his Batman mask for the occasion. Many of the kids who came to the event dressed up in costume themselves. They searched for unicorn shoes, butterflies, and several of their favorite characters in the woods, which were decorated with lanterns, lights, and flower wreaths and garlands.Īround 25 Dartmouth Middle and High School students dressed up as fairies and film characters including Moana, Spider-Man, Batman, and Cinderella. Once there, kids participated in a tightly scheduled, socially distanced scavenger hunt.
The “Enchanted Woods” event hosted by volunteers from a parents’ Facebook group and Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust brought dozens of families out to Paskamansett and Gidley Woods on July 11. Dartmouth families got a little magic back in their lives on Saturday as they walked through the woods meeting fairies, princesses, and superheroes along the way.
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