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A FANTASTIC....."FUN"TASTIC Celebration of WORDS !
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Square Pears is a fun-spun, super-duper FUN RHYME book
that now can be presented at your school or event. Square
Pears are riddles that come in “pairs”. The question comes in a
pair….a picture and a riddle. The answer comes in the form of
a pair….two words or two sequences of words. An example is
the picture below…. the riddle is “what the dill did to make his
friend laugh uncontrollably”. The answer….”a pickle tickle”.
All presentations are geared to your specific age group(s).
Kenn Vidro is the author as well as presenter and promises to
make each show totally educational as well as entertaining !!
Kids and adults alike come away motivated to create their own
Square Pears. Kenn’s motto is simple…”An apple a day keeps
the doctor away…a Square Pear a day, let’s your imagination
play!!!” Call today for info!!
KENN VIDRO’S presentations include: (Varying by audience age)
Showing the audience some original artwork & discussing the creation.
Reading a sample of Square Pear riddles & sharing how they were made.
The puppet… Pierre Square Pear will make an appearance.
The audience will participate in the “Square Pear Dare” Game Show.
Motivation in realizing that RHYME is everywhere.
Outrageous FUN & student/audience interaction!!
RATES for “A Square Pear Affair": At this point in time, rates are “negotiable”
depending on number of presentations (30-35 mins. for kindergarten age; 40-45
mins. for 1st-5th). ACT NOW…”special” introductory rates are available for a
limited time.
PRE- & POST SALES arrangements will be made for sales via flyers before and after
the presentation.
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“A fantastic presentation for your book Square Pears! Not only were the children
enthralled, but speaking for the teaching staff...so were we.”
"I love him - he has funny rhymes!“
"We love them! We look for square pears everywheres!"
.....OH the PLACES I've been!!!
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2004 March 15, Monday..........Rockford Public Schools / Cannonsburg & Crestwood Elementaries
2004 March 16, Tuesday.........Rockford Public Schools / Belmont & Valley View Elementaries
2004 March 17, Wednesday.....Rockford Public Schools / Roguewood Elementary
2004 March 18, Thursday........Rockford Public Schools / Parkside Elementary
2004 March 19, Friday.............Rockford Public Schools / Lakes Elementary
2004 April 15, Thursday.........Grand Rapids Catholic Schools / St. Stephen School
2004 April 22, Thursday.........East Grand Rapids Schools / Breton Downs Elementary
2004 May 11, Tuesday............Kentwood Public Schools / Glennwood Elementary
2004 May 26, Wednesday.......Rockford Public Schools / Valley View Elementary
2004 June 8, Tuesday.............Caledonia Community Schools / Emmons Lake Elementary
2004 June 14, Monday............Grand Rapids Christian Schools / Evergreen School
2004 October 1, Friday.........."The Reading Tree" / Book signing
2004 October 18, Monday......Aquinas College / "Fire-Up" for Student teachers
2004 October 21, Thursday....Sparta Area Schools / Ridgewood Elementary
2004 October 25, Monday.......Ferris State College / Guest Speaker
2004 November 16, Tuesday...Sparta Area Schools / Central Elementary
2004 November 22, Monday.....Kentwood Public Schools / Townline Elementary
2004 November 30, Tuesday...Grand Rapids Public Schools / North Park Elementary*
2004 December 3, Friday........"The Reading Tree" / Book signing
*This presentation was featured on the "Reading With Roger" TV Show on GRP-TV.
2005 February 4, Friday.........Sparta Area Schools / Central Elementary
2005 February 10, Thursday...Byron Center Schools / Marshall Elementary
2005 February 17, Thursday....KENT READING COUNCIL / Knapp Valley
2005 March 11, Friday.............Byron Center Schools/Countryside Elementary
2005 March 14, Monday...........MICHIGAN READING ASSOCIATION/Amway Grand Hotel
2005 March 18, Friday.............Caledonia Community Schools/Kettle Lake School (RIF)
2005 April 25, Monday............Grand Rapids Christian Schools/Sylvan Christian School
2005 May 5th, Thursday..........Lowell Community Schools/Bushnell Elementary School
2005 June 18, Saturday.........."Horizon Books" Traverse City / Book Signing
2005 October 17, Monday......Aquinas College / "Fire-Up" for Student teachers
2005 November 8, Tuesday....GR Public / Ridgemoor Park Child Development Center
2006 January 26, Thursday.....Grand Rapids Catholic Schools / St. Stephen School
2006 March 2, Thursday..........Wyoming Public Schools / Huntington Woods Elementary
2006 March 10, Friday............CSA Schools / Grattan Academy
2006 March 15, Wednesday....Caledonia Community Schools / Dutton Elementary
2006 March 20, Monday...........MICHIGAN READING ASSOCIATION /Cobo Hall-Detroit
2006 March 20, Monday...........MICH READING ASSOC. /Book Signing /Cobo Hall
2006 June 3 & 4, Sat./Sun.....Grand Rapids FESTIVAL of the ARTS/Downtown GR
2006 July 12, Wednesday........Elmer Knopf Learning Center/Gennesee Int. School District
2006 August 12, Saturday......"Horizon Books" Traverse City / Book Signing
2006 September 23, Saturday.."The Reading Tree" Tongue Twister Book Release Party
2006 October 7, Saturday....."Barefoot Gardens"/Ada /Fundraiser Sales
2006 October 16, Monday......Aquinas College / "Fire-Up" for Student teachers
2006 October 28, Saturday.......Ferris State College / Guest Speaker
2007 March 5, Monday............Grand Valley State University / "Fire-Up" for student teachers
2007 March 11 & 12, Sun./Mon.....MICHIGAN READING ASSOCIATION/Amway Grand
2007 March 15, Thursday.........Caledonia Elementary / Caledonia Public Schools
2007 May 17, Thursday...........Hudsonville Heritage Christian School / Hudsonville, MI
2007 June 2 & 3, Sat./Sun.....Grand Rapids FESTIVAL of the ARTS/Downtown GR
2007 August 4, Saturday......"Horizon Books" Traverse City / Book Signing
2007 August 20, Monday........Rockford Public Schools / Summer Enrichment Program
2007 October 6, Saturday.......Ferris State College / Guest Speaker
2007 October 15, Monday......Aquinas College / "Fire-Up" for Student teachers
2007 October 27, Saturday....Grand Valley State / "Celebrate Literacy" Conference
2007 November 10, Saturday...Immaculate Heart of Mary "Arts & Crafts Show"
2008 February 8, Friday...........St. Patrick's School / Parnell, MI
2008 February 28, Thursday...........Red Hawk Elementary / Cedar Springs, MI
2008 March 3, Monday............Grand Valley State University / "Fire-Up" for student teachers
2008 March 7, Friday.........Grand Rapids Catholic Schools / Immaculate Heart of Mary
2008 March 11,Tuesday........Our Lady of Consolation /Rockford, MI
2008 March 17, Monday......MICHIGAN READING ASSOCIATION /Cobo Hall-Detroit
2008 March 17, Monday......MICHIGAN READING ASSOCIATION / Book Signing
2008 April 22, Tuesday.....Rockford Public Schools / Pre-School Art Show / RHS
2008 April 29, Tuesday.....Forest View Elementary / Lansing Public Schools
2008 June 7 & 8, Sat./Sun.....Grand Rapids FESTIVAL of the ARTS/Downtown GR
2008 June 9, Monday.......McKinley Park Elementary / Chicago Public Schools, IL
2008 September 27, Saturday......."Horizon Books" Traverse City / Book Signing
2008 October 1, Wednesday........"Pooh's Corner" Breton Village EGR / Book Signing
2008 October 4, Saturday......Ferris State College / Guest Speaker
2008 October 20, Monday......Aquinas College / "Fire-Up" for Student teachers
2008 November 17, Monday....Van Dyke Public Schools / Washington & Kennedy Elementaries
2008 November 18, Tuesday...Van Dyke Public Schools / Carlson & McKinley Elementaries
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