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Darth Vader Strikes!

I had hoped this morning’s story times at the Johnston Public Library would go smoothly.

But, my nose sensed there was something that “smelled” a little strange. I was certain it was the exhaust from a Star Destroyer.

I was right! Darth Vader had landed in the library and was looking for a duel!

Luckily, he was no match for a Jedi such as myself. I had three great options for flying to my second stop of the day!

There were many familiar faces [...]

It’s Time to Spin the Wheel!

The Johnston Public Library was filled to capacity this morning during story time!

Since IPTV and the library are both located in the same city, they let me have a free spin on their prize wheel!

The prize I won was a safari around the world.

But fear not! I’m not going anywhere until I celebrate “One World, Many Stories” next week during my final few Reading Road Trip stops!

Dan’s Wise Advice of the Day: If you are looking to purchase a [...]

Jabberwartz, the Great Green Frog!

I thought I might take a walk around the pond this morning and say hello to all the creatures.

Luckily, I was there to save a diver and a surfer from a hungry pond-shark.

After my walk, it was off to the Johnston Public Library for adventure on the high seas!

Why is it everyone covers their eyes when I drive the pirate ship?

I navigated the pirate ship to my next destination: The Ericson Public Library in Boone! We made such a [...]

2010 Reading Road Trip Sites Announced!

It’s official.  Here are the 63 cities I will be visiting during the 2010 Reading Road Trip!

 

Council Bluffs - June 7 at 9 and 10 a.m
Hamburg - June 8 at 10 a.m.
Essex - June 8 at 1 p.m.
Lenox - June 9 at 10 a.m.
Lamoni - June 9 at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Murray - June 10 at 10 a.m.
Moulton - June 10 at 2 p.m.
Schleswig - June 14 at 10 a.m.
Kimballton - June 14 at 1:30 p.m.
Storm Lake - June 15 [...]

Of Mice and Men…

You never know what you might find when you enter the VIP door at the Johnston Public Library.

I ran into some fellow stars.

And some fellow mice.

Later today, at the West Des Moines Public Library, they were holding a hippo dance-a-thon.

And I can’t resist a good dance contest!

I took home two trophies!

This week’s Kids Art is:  “Dan Wardell” by Addie.

“Martha Speaks” by Tavia.

“Word Girl” by Lydia.

“Dan and Gabe” by Gabe.

 

Dan’s Wise Advice of the Day:

Standard umbrellas will not protect you in a gravel [...]