Read, Play, Shop! The Simon Kidgits Club® and Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing are excited to present ‘Story Hour’ at Katy Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in South Texas. Designed especially for families and children, this innovative program will be held once a month beginning this September. 

At Katy Mills, Story Hour will take place on October 28, November 18 and December 30 from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Play Area. Each month, children will enjoy listening to the captivating stories and participating in fun activities. Raffles will also be held for lucky Kidgits Club members to take home books.

Here is the Story Hour book list: 

October Bear’s Loose Tooth by Karma Wilson / Illustrations by Jane ChapmanApples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell / Illustrations by Lizzy RockwellCatch that Baby! by Nancy Coffelt / Illustrations by Scott NashTen Little Caterpillars by Bill Martin Jr / Illustrations by Lois EhlertHome-field Advantage by Justin Tuck / Illustrations by Leonardo Rodriguez

November Olivia Talks Turkey by Farrah McDoogle / Illustrations by Jared OsterholdI’m Here by Peter H. ReynoldsClick, Clack, Moo Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin / Illustrations by Betsy LewinYou Can Do It! by Tony Dungy / Illustrations by Amy June BatesSquare Cat by Elizabeth Schoonmaker

December Making a Friend by Alison McGhee / Illustrations by Marc RosenthalMouse’s First Snow by Lauren Thompson / Illustrations by Buket ErdoganFuddles by Frans VischerOlivia Says Good Night by Farrah McDoogle / Illustrated by Patrick SpazianteWe’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen / Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

“We’re delighted to team up with Simon & Schuster to present these stories that will entertain our Kidgits Club members and stir their imaginations at the same time,” said Cynthia Stansberry, director of marketing and business development at Katy Mills. “

In addition, each child attending will receive a bookmark which they can color as a keepsake.” Lucille Rettino, Director of Marketing at Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing added, “With the changing publishing landscape and decreasing number of physical locations to promote books, we are thrilled here at Simon & Schuster to be partnering with the Simon Kidgits Club for this new ‘Story Hour’ promotion. This promotion is a great opportunity to have many children exposed to some of our best titles and authors.”

For more information about Katy Mills’ special events and promotions, please call (281) 644-5000, visit www.KatyMills.com or check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShopKatyMills and Twitter at www.twitter.com/KatyMeansMore.