Inspired by stories he heard as a child, Pinkney brings narratives to life through his skillful watercolors. His detailed illustrations for Aesop's Fables, including The Tortoise and the Hare and The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, as well as for beloved children's stories such as The Ugly Duckling, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and Uncle Remus Tales, have earned high acclaim from art critics and great praise from young readers and parents. The winner of numerous awards, including five Caldecott Honors and five Coretta Scott King awards, Pinkney skillfully captures the wit and whimsy that have made timeless stories classics.
The public has an opportunity to meet Jerry Pinkney at a lecture and book signing on Saturday, February 2, 2008. Beginning at 1 p.m. in the Brandywine River Museum Lecture Room, the artist will speak about his work. Following his presentation and until 4 p.m., Pinkney will sign books he has illustrated and the exhibition's illustrated publication. The books may be purchased in the Museum Shop. For the book signing, there is a limit of three books per person. The lecture and book signing are free with museum admission.
In conjunction with Jerry Pinkney: Aesop's Fables and Other Tails, the museum presents "Read-Aloud Tours for Young Children" on Thursday mornings from January 31 through March 6. Tours for children ages three to six accompanied by an adult include story time in the gallery followed by an art-making activity. Registration is required and families may sign up for one or more programs by contacting the education office at 610-388-8382 or education@brandywine.org. Read-Aloud Tours are free to Brandywine Conservancy members. For non-members, the tours are included in regular museum admission.
Families can discover the wonderful world of art together during Winter Weekends for Families from January 26 through February 24, 2008. Children can explore the museum's galleries with a Museum Discovery Game, listen to audio tours specially designed for children ages six through twelve, and take home a free copy of The Family Guide: A Museum Activity Book. Admission is free from 9:30 a.m. until noon during Winter Weekends, and, as an exclusive offer during this time period, visitors may purchase new Brandywine River Museum annual family memberships for 50% off the regular price.
Located on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, the Brandywine River Museum is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Christmas Day. Admission is $8 for adults; $5 for seniors ages 65 and over, students with I.D., and children; and free for children under six and Brandywine Conservancy members. For more information, call 610-388-2700 or visit the museum's website at www.brandywinemuseum.org.