The Awesome Adventures of Annie V
Children’s Book and Program (K-2)
Winner of the Cultural Council Muse Award for Excellence in Arts and Cultural Outreach
The Awesome Adventures of Annie V. is a delightful children’s book and educational program that introduces young readers to the life of Ann Weaver Norton as a curious and creative young girl. Through engaging storytelling and whimsical illustrations by nationally acclaimed and award-winning artist Henry Cole, the book invites children to discover Annie’s early passion for visual art, writing, reading, science, and the joy of imagination. Young Annie dreams of becoming a great artist—and this story traces the roots of that dream. As part of the program, students embark on an immersive journey through the pages of Annie’s story, exploring her childhood, her inspirations, her deep love of nature, and her legacy through the monumental sculptures she created for the Gardens. To enrich the experience, students are divided into smaller groups, allowing for hands-on, personalized exploration at each learning station.
Teachers and students will:
Enjoy historic, environmental and artistic fun facts
Participate in interactive reading, sketching and writing activities
Learn new visual art and environmental science vocabulary words
Take part in scientific exploration, field discoveries, species counts and more
Awesome Adventures of Annie V Experience for Teachers and Students – $12.00 per student (minimum payment of $240 for 20 children required)
Title I funding may be available
Provided to each teacher are:
- One copy of The Awesome Adventures of Annie V to read during your visit and keep for your classroom/library
- One program map with procedures for each teacher to guide them on their adventure
- Colored pencils, erasers, sharpeners, magnifying glasses and activity sheets for the entire classroom to use during their visit.
Special thank you to illustrator Henry Cole for his gift of artwork for the book.
To schedule your Awesome Adventures of Annie V visit contact Yelda Adiguzelli-Dugan at Yd****@**sg.org
The Awesome Adventures of Annie V.
By Pamela Larkin Caruso & Cynthia E. Palmieri, Illustrated by Henry Cole, 2013, paperback
Call (561) 832-5328 to purchase
