The Albert Lea Public Library invites area children to join author David LaRochelle, illustrator Mike Wohnoutka, and Cow – the star of their book Moo! – for a one-of-a-kind show.

The program begins at 1:30 p.m. June 24. After interviewing Cow about her travels, David and Mike will share a puppet show retelling of Moo!, get everyone dancing with some original music and follow up with a group storytelling and drawing activity. The event is suitable for families and groups with children ages 0-6, the show lasts approximately 45 minutes.

The Traveling Trunk Show is part of Once Upon a Reader, a statewide early literacy initiative that launched in 2014. Each year, communities in every region of Minnesota will be united through programming based on a book with a Minnesota connection.

Additional shows will be held at various locations throughout the SELCO region in June and September, and parents and caregivers can access program activities and early learning resources at the Once Upon a Reader website, www.onceuponareader.org.