Free signed Pip the Plover books at Weymouth Kid Day.
South Shore Children's Museum and National Grid gave away 100 signed copies of Pip the Plover to families, plus a Pip the Plover StoryWalk to enjoy at the event.
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This literacy giveaway is sponsored by National Grid, in partnership with South Shore Children's Museum and author Kate Powers.
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About the book
A small shorebird with a big heart.
Pip the Plover follows a small shorebird on the New England coast, written for children ages 3 to 8.
Readers' Choice Book Award (Ages 3 to 7)
Amazon Top 10 New Release
5-Star Reader Rating
"An excellent book about endangered animals with a gentle message."
Kirkus Reviews
Given away at this event: paperback, signed by author Kate Powers.
StoryWalk
Walk the story!
A Pip the Plover StoryWalk will be set up at Weymouth Kid Day: follow the pages of the book page by page as you stroll the event grounds. A fun activity for families before or after picking up your signed book.
Shop the booth
Didn't reserve one of the 100 free books?
Paperback copies, the 8" Pip plushie, coloring books, and book + plushie bundles will be available at the booth as a fundraiser for South Shore Children's Museum.
Visit the South Shore Children's Museum & National Grid booth at Weymouth Kid Day, featuring the Literacy in Motion StoryWalk for Pip the Plover and the Dune Grass Path by Kate Powers, plus trinkets and activities. Paperback copies, the 8" Pip plushie, coloring books, and book + plushie bundles available at the booth as a fundraiser for South Shore Children's Museum.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
11 AM to 2 PM
Tufts Library Weymouth (outside at Weston Park/Field, 46 Broad St, Weymouth, MA 02188)
