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Allegra Martineau, 22 months, in the arms of her mother Maria, reaches out to touch Clifford the Big Red Dog\u2019s nose. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Allegra Martineau, 22 months, in the arms of her mother Maria, reaches out to touch Clifford the Big Red Dog\u2019s nose. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Beni<\/a>
Beni Lopez, 3, is excited to meet Clifford at the Character Breakfast with his sister Amelie, 10, and friend Corryn Tarbell, 10. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Beni Lopez, 3, is excited to meet Clifford at the Character Breakfast with his sister Amelie, 10, and friend Corryn Tarbell, 10. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"From<\/a>
From left, Sendak Foundation Fellows Stephen Savage and Doug Salati are joined by curator Jonathan Weinberg, director Lynn Caponera, and a costumed character Wild Thing for a photo in front of a mural from Maurice Sendak\u2019s world-famous book 'Where the Wild Things Are.' (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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From left, Sendak Foundation Fellows Stephen Savage and Doug Salati are joined by curator Jonathan Weinberg, director Lynn Caponera, and a costumed character Wild Thing for a photo in front of a mural from Maurice Sendak\u2019s world-famous book 'Where the Wild Things Are.' (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"E.O.<\/a>
E.O. Smith High School senior Jordan Baker, a volunteer, reads to Lily Zilinski and her mother Rachel \u2013 along with other children, not pictured, at the Book Fair. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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E.O. Smith High School senior Jordan Baker, a volunteer, reads to Lily Zilinski and her mother Rachel \u2013 along with other children, not pictured, at the Book Fair. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Illustrator<\/a>
Illustrator Kevin McCloskey entertains the kids with 'worm races,' where worms race to the outside of a circle, where the winner is crowned 'Sea Biscuit.' (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Illustrator Kevin McCloskey entertains the kids with 'worm races,' where worms race to the outside of a circle, where the winner is crowned 'Sea Biscuit.' (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Neda<\/a>
Neda Izadi '21 (SFA) shows Alex Rastelli, 9, how to make puppets out of manila folders. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Neda Izadi '21 (SFA) shows Alex Rastelli, 9, how to make puppets out of manila folders. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Shari<\/a>
Shari Solon entertains family friend Ryan Shea, 4, with some arts and crafts at the Book Fair. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Shari Solon entertains family friend Ryan Shea, 4, with some arts and crafts at the Book Fair. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Illustrator<\/a>
Illustrator Stephen Savage finishes his presentation with a quick drawing of a Husky. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Illustrator Stephen Savage finishes his presentation with a quick drawing of a Husky. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Author,<\/a>
Author, illustrator, and country singer Grant Maloy Smith entertains the crowd with songs after a drawing presentation. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Author, illustrator, and country singer Grant Maloy Smith entertains the crowd with songs after a drawing presentation. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Renowned<\/a>
Renowned children\u2019s book author Tomie dePaola signs Quinn Ostergren\u2019s copy of his popup book 'Brava, Strega Nona!' (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Renowned children\u2019s book author Tomie dePaola signs Quinn Ostergren\u2019s copy of his popup book 'Brava, Strega Nona!' (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"Author<\/a>
Author Alan Katz signs a canvas bag for Evan Storrs, 18 months, and Jessica Porteous. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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Author Alan Katz signs a canvas bag for Evan Storrs, 18 months, and Jessica Porteous. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div>\"A<\/a>
A last group photo to conclude the day, with kids and parents posing in front of the Wild Things mural. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div>
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A last group photo to conclude the day, with kids and parents posing in front of the Wild Things mural. (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)\/UConn Photo)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

It was storytime this weekend for children and families attending the annual Connecticut Children’s Book Fair held at Rome Ballroom on Nov. 3 and 4. Costumed characters, arts and crafts, illustration demonstrations, book signings, and even a cooking demonstration on Saturday, entertained and enthralled kids of all ages who enjoy children’s literature.<\/p>\n

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