Early Reader Tent

The Early Reader Tent features accessible readings and hands-on activities for children ages 6 to 8. Children are invited to engage in stories through sensory play, STREAM activities, crafts, dance and writing workshops, and more! All of this while authors and illustrators share their early readers, graphic novels, and picture books. These presentations are sure to inspire even the most reluctant reader. 

On Saturday, this tent has ASL interpretation thanks to Silent Voice and Undivided Productions.

The Early Reader Tent is located on the East side of the central Rose Garden and includes activity stations to accommodate different styles of audience engagement, as well as a small quiet tent, located adjacent to the presentation tent, for children that prefer to be slightly removed from amplified sounds and would like to use Telling Tales’ collection of fidget toys and colouring sheets.

Directly following each presentation, head to A Different Drummer Books, Official Children’s Bookseller (located East of the central Rose Garden) to buy your favourite featured book and then to the Autograph Tent to have it signed by the presenters!

These presentations are designed for family audiences and would be most enjoyed by children ages 6 to 8.

Accessibility Note: Expect a 1-2 minute walk between all Programming Tents and Autograph Tents.