On Saturday, February 19, 2011 Shaun Tomson (yes, that Shaun Tomson) will read from his first children’s book/iPad app Surf Creatures, at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, DC.
Tomson’s entertaining and educational talk is sure to delight kids of all ages (and their parents!) as he recounts the actual and imagined activities of the surf creatures he has personally encountered in his numerous ocean adventures and who live under his surfboard! A few of the sea critters that are featured in the book also call the National Zoo their home, including the octopus and the jellyfish. As a board member of the Surfrider Foundation and supporter of the National Zoo’s recently launched Project Blue Planet initiative, Tomson will also highlight a few easy steps children can take to do their part in preserving the world’s oceans.
We have to admit we’d be happy to listen to Mr. Tomson talk about pretty much anything. For all the details (including how to buy the iPhone/iPad app) follow the jump.
Surf’s Up at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
World champion surfer and environmentalist Shaun Tomson will present “Surf Creatures,” his first children’s rhyming eBook iPhone and iPad app about creatures that live under his surfboard.
Washington D.C.—Surf legend Shaun Tomson and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are pleased to announce a special presentation of Surf Creatures, Tomson’s first rhyming storybook app for the iPhone and iPad, which will take place at the Zoo’s Visitor Center Auditorium on Saturday, February 19, 2011.
Tomson’s entertaining and educational talk is sure to delight kids of all ages (and their parents!) as he recounts the actual and imagined activities of the surf creatures he has personally encountered in his numerous ocean adventures and who live under his surfboard! A few of the sea critters that are featured in the book also call the National Zoo their home, including the octopus and the jellyfish. As a board member of the Surfrider Foundation and supporter of the National Zoo’s recently launched Project Blue Planet initiative, Tomson will also highlight a few easy steps children can take to do their part in preserving the world’s oceans.
After the presentation, families can meet Tomson in person at the National Zoo’s Invertebrate Exhibit and biologist Mike Henley will also be on hand to answer questions and to feed the Zoo’s Giant Pacific octopus.
The Surf Creatures by Shaun Tomson presentation is free and open to people of all ages but is especially geared for children three to 10 years old.
Key Information
Date: Saturday, February 19, 2011
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm “Surf Creatures Reading” || 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Meet and Greet with Tomson at the Invertebrate Exhibit
Place: Smithsonian National Zoo’s Visitor Center Auditorium (3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008)
Parking: Free, but the National Zoo encourages families to take public transportation.
Event details online at: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Lectures/
RSVP online at: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ActivitiesAndEvents/Lectures/rsvp.cfm
For info on “Surf Creatures” for the iPhone/iPad, visit http://www.surf-creatures.com/
Download pictures: http://s667.photobucket.com/albums/vv36/Appency/Surf%20Creatures/
App info for iPhone/iPad: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/surf-creatures/id406422153?mt=8 -PR contact: Grace Roberto – Appency for Surf Creatures – grace@appency.com (310) 929-0507
