Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Karen Konnerth’s background as a world-traveling professional puppeteer became the foundation for her specialization in arts integrated teaching, as well as visual storytelling through writing and illustration for children. She has shared extensive classroom experience developing and implementing arts integrated projects for educators regionally and internationally for the US Embassy English Language Specialist Program in Central America, Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa. She has three published books.

Schedule

12:45 pm to 1:15 pm

Children’s Author Tent 1

The Snowman Waltz

(ages 5 to 8)

1:30 pm to 2:15 pm

Cavalier House Books Tent

Book Signing

The Snowman Waltz

On a cold winter's night under a starry sky, a dozen snowmen swoop down into a woodland glen. With a swing and a glide, they waltz in pairs, moving gracefully along a frozen river to a one-two-three tempo. Wearing top hats and colorful mittens, the snowmen bump, spin, and laugh as they make their way to dance on a frozen pond in a clearing.

But wait, who is tramping down the hill and into the very same space? A dozen penguins, with their gleaming eyes and red bow ties, march into the clearing, interrupting the dance. It's a collision on ice.

What a disaster!

How can both groups share the same space? What will it take to sort out this kerfuffle to the satisfaction of both parties? Told in lyrical text with contrasting rhythms, this fun read-aloud offers a subtle lesson in cooperation for readers of all ages. Back matter includes song and sheet music, as well as a finger dance activity.