Archive for November, 2009
Seeds planted by Little Saplings of Hippocampus!
The silence of the morning was broken with the kids rushing in to celebrate the 1st Indian Prime Minister’s Birthday, better known as Children’s Day with Hippocampus. Thanks to Nirmala and Sonal, the toddlers enjoyed the story of Munia, the bird who found gold by planting and nurturing a little cherry fruit into a big cherry tree. The simplicity and innocence of the story enthralled the tiny ones.
- Sonal (Left) the White Fairy and Nirmala (Right) the magical story teller….
This was followed by two treasure hunts; for the older kids, it was a series of clues leading them to the “Pot of Gold” filled with sweets and seeds. The seeds were duly planted by all the kids irrespective of their involvement in the activity. Who says “Hoo” doesn’t believe in Unity in Diversity!!!
- The final hint leading to the “Pot of Gold”
The older bunch of kids participated in ‘Paint Life King Size’ . Organized by Welpac- Bangalore, the winners have been promised a life-size print of their work. The painting competition saw Renaissance-inspiring budding Michaelangelos to paint/draw or sketch their creativity on paper.
- Michaelangelo ain’t I
Indeed a Happy Children’ Day to all of us!!!
More fun filled weekends coming your way!
Story telling using Puppets is on 21st November and Loony Cartoony Workshop is on 22nd November!!
And keep returning for more pictures…
Till then this is Hoo signing off. 
Around the world and then, some time travel!
The Hippocampus Book Council and the Australia India Council will be hosting two exciting Australian authors – Alison Lester and Michael Panckridge at Hippocampus on 5th December 2009. They will be meeting children to chat about books, writing, illustrating and cricket!
Alison’s session, Around the World with Books and Pictures is open to all aspiring writers and illustrators between the ages 9 and 14. So, if you want to be a part of it, call us now on 2563 0206 and register.
For cricket lovers, Michael’s session, It’s Not Just a Game, It’s Time Travel, is the place to be! The author of the cricket crazy Toby Jones series is here to quiz kids on all things cricket. So call us at 2563 0206 and register for the event – open to kids between the ages 9 and 14.
Date: Saturday, 5th December 2009,
Time: 3 and 5 pm
Venue:
Hippocampus Children’s Experience Centre,
525, 16th Main, Koramangala 3rd Block, Bangalore.
Tel: 2563 0206
Email: bookcouncil (at) hippocampus.in
PS: Limited registrations only, on a first come first served basis.
