Author Book Signing with Fran Dingeman - Thursday, Dec. 5th!

Francine Dingeman, author of the children's book, The Animal Menagerie will be here on Thursday, Dec. 5th for a book signing and chat! She will be at our store on Broadway in Saratoga Springs from 6pm-9pm to sign books during Victorian Streetwalk, so take advantage of this opportunity to meet the author. It would make a special gift for a little one this holiday season!

About the Book
Embark on a wild and whimsical journey through The Animal Menagerie! Each letter of the alphabet comes to life with vibrant illustrations and story vignettes, making early literacy development a delightful adventure. Let the visual imagery, engaging rhymes, and clever context comprehension of The Animal Menagerie spark your child's curiosity and imagination as they learn new vocabulary words and animal names in a fun and unforgettable way.

About the Author
Francine Dingeman is a first-time author who passionately enjoys the art of rhyme and has a deep appreciation for the creative use of words. Fran is a firm believer in speaking to children with vocabulary that encourages them to reach toward advanced levels of literacy and comprehension. The completion of this book is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for Fran and reaffirms her belief that the possibilities in life are endless!

Fran was recently awarded the 2024 Moonbeam Children's Book Award at a ceremony in Traverse City, Michigan, on November 9. The Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards bring increased recognition to exemplary children’s books and their creators, and are dedicated to supporting childhood literacy and life-long reading.

Visit her website for more information: www.francinedingeman.com