🌙 Eerie Enchantment for All Ages: The Long Beach Creative Group and Bunny King Productions extend an eerie and enchanting invitation to “Family Day Readings for Children” at the enigmatic Rod Briggs Gallery. Step into the twilight world of “Memento Mori and the Macabre,” where tales of the uncanny beckon young and old alike. 📚🔮

📅 Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2023
🕒 Time: 1pm to 4pm
📍 Location: Rod Briggs Gallery, 2221 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803

🎃 For Ages 2 – 6 🎃 (1pm to 1:45pm)
🌙 Beneath the Shadows: Delve into the realm of Mr. Shivers, a series of spine-tingling tales that whisper of things lurking beneath beds, the sinister secrets of stormy nights, and the unsettling noises that haunt windows.
🪓 Embrace Uniqueness: Discover the heartwarming journey of “Bonaparte Falls Apart,” a skeleton who learns that true strength lies in accepting oneself. A tale that dances on the thin line between creepy and compassionate.
🎃 The Unwanted Pumpkin: Meet “Stumpkin,” a pumpkin without a stem, as he grapples with self-doubt and the fear of being unloved. A tale that weaves the threads of acceptance and belonging.
🦇 Sing-Along Spookiness: Embark on a whimsical adventure with “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!” Join the chorus of children in a joyful sing-along, as this tale of humor and repetition comes alive.
👵 Defiance in the Dark: Unearth the courage of “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything,” as she faces eerie sounds and challenges head-on. The power of sounds and repetition make this read-aloud unforgettable.
🌭 Lessons from the Hallo-Wiener: Dive into “The Hallo-Wiener” by the infamous Dav Pilkey, a tale that explores bullying, resolutions, and the triumph of embracing one’s uniqueness.

🕯️ For Ages 6 – 12 🕯️(2pm to 3pm)
🔪 Dark Tales of a Different Kind: Venture into the twisted world of “Captain Murderer” by Charles Dickens. This sinister tale follows a Captain who weds young brides only to transform them into meat pie fillings. The chilling crescendo of consequences unfolds in a chilling balloon-popping twist.
🌴 Me Tie Dough-ti Walker!: Embark on an unforgettable linguistic adventure with “Me Tie Dough-ti Walker!” where the bizarre and the macabre intertwine in a dance of words and imagination.
🌾 The Scarecrow’s Secret: Immerse yourself in “The Scarecrow” by Schwartz, a tale ripe for theatrical enactment that explores the secret life of a seemingly lifeless sentinel.
⌛ Thrills in Three Minutes: Brace yourself for the unconventional storytelling of “Three-Minute Thrillers,” where the narrative structure turns topsy-turvy, delivering thrills and chills in unconventional ways.
🌙 Nocturnal Nightmares: Embark on “The Nightmare Room,” chapter 9 and 28 to the end, by R. L. Stine. Traverse the unsettling realms of fear and imagination in this gripping tale.
🤖 Puppet Peril: Uncover the eerie enigma of “The Night of the Living Dummy” by R. L. Stine, a saga of possessed puppets and the eerie events they unleash. Plus, a sinister twist in Darwin’s puppetry!
🔑 Unlocking the Coraline Mystery: Confront the eerie enigma of “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman, where a hidden world beckons and the line between reality and nightmare blurs.
📜 A Spectral Gathering for Young Minds: This unique event bridges the gap between the fantastic and the fearsome, offering a chance for families to share in the joys of reading tales that tickle the spine and ignite the imagination.

To secure your place in this enchanting yet eerie rendezvous and to unearth more about these sinister stories visit longbeachcreativegroup.com. Prepare for a day where the realm of shadows and stories entwine, weaving a tapestry of the eerie that will linger long after the final page is turned.

This is sponsored in part by the Briggs Family Trust, the Port of Long Beach, the Arts Council for Long Beach, and the City of Long Beach.