Kids can discover literature at Showtime Stage
J ust for the little ones, the Showtime Stage offers an exciting two-day lineup of popular children’s authors, illustrators, magicians, jugglers, and other rousing live performances certain to delight all ages.
Please note this schedule is subject to change. See baybook fest.org for any updates. Saturday, June 3 11 A.M. Prop Comic and Juggler Frisco Fred: Fast-paced comedy routines for kids of all ages! 12 P.M. Karl Newsom Edwards Presents “I Got a New Friend”:
The artist and writer behind ‘Fly!’ presents a new book about a little girl and a puppy. 12:30 P.M. Juggling and Physical Comedy with Unique Derique: Bay Area legendary “Classy Clown” show. 1:15 P.M. Ana Aranda Presents “The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra”:
A laugh-out-loud story about three goats and a legendary chupacabra. 2 P.M. William Joyce Presents “Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with the Family Lazardo”:
A family brings a most unusual souvenir home after vacation in this classic picture book. 2:30 P.M. Michael Slack Presents “Shorty and Clem”:
A vibrantly illustrated friendship story between an energetic dinosaur and a cranky but loving bird. 3 P.M. Jon Agee Presents “Life on Mars”:
An intrepid, but not so clever, young astronaut is determined to prove there is life on Mars. 3:30 P.M. Juggling and Physical Comedy with Unique Derique:
Return of Bay Area’s legendary “Classy Clown” show. 4 P.M. Magician and Illusionist Brian Scott:
A wonderfully wacky and mysteriously entertaining show by a master illusionist. Sunday, June 4 11 A.M. Dev Petty Presents “I Don’t Want to Be Big”:
Fans will love this new silly, stubborn-as-ever companion book to “I Don’t Want to Be a Frog.” 11:30 A.M. The Prescott Clown Troupe: Clown around with these talented third-to-fifth grade student entertainers. 12:30 P.M. Juggling and Physical Comedy with Unique Derique:
He’s back! Bay Area legendary “Classy Clown” show. 1 P.M. Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann Present “Bulldozer Helps Out”:
A bulldozer learns that taking care of kittens is a very big job in this darling follow-up to ”‘Bulldozer’s Big Day.” 1:30 P.M. Dashka Slater Presents “Escargot”: A beautiful French snail wants a delicious salad until he discovers there’s a carrot in it. 2 P.M. Innosanto Nagara Presents “My Night at the Planetarium”: From the author/illustrator of “A is for Activist” comes a true story of his childhood in Indonesia. 2:30 P.M. Gianna Marino Presents “Splotch”:
An unsuspecting boy, his pet fish, and his well-intentioned mother make this a mustread for fans of “The Bear Ate Your Sandwich.” 3 P.M. Cowgirl tricks with America’s funniest Cowgirl Karen Quest: A fun-filled Western comedy act complete with trick roping, whip cracking, music and surprises! 4 P.M. Juggling and Circus Arts with award-winning Bri Crabtree:
It’s like Taylor Swift meets Looney Tunes at the Circus!