“Why Children’s Books Matter”

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The New York Public Library‘s exhibit “The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter” curated by Leonard S. Marcus has been extended to September 7, 2014.

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Beyond the Exhibit Hall at the Flower Show

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Artist palattes, butterflies, shoes

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The Philadelphia Flower Show

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The theme for the 2014

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The National Children’s Museum

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The National Children’s Museum, for children ages 8 and under, includes exhibits on health, global citizenship, the environment, civic engagement and the arts.

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The Torpedo Factory Art Center

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The Torpedo Factory Art Center on the waterfront in Old Alexandria, VA, was once a building where torpedoes and other

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The Reading Pretzel Fest

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Pennsylvania has a hamburger festival, a chili pepper festival, an apple festival, and now a pretzel festival.

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The Hay Creek Festival at Joanna’s Furnace

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Joanna’s Furnace, owned by the Hay Creek Historical Association , was a charcoal iron furnace from 1791-1898

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Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute: The Giant Heart

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The Giant Heart: A Healthy Interactive Experience is an icon at the

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The United States Botanic Garden

The United States Botanic Garden was the vision of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. It was established on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in 1820 and opened to the public in 1850.

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The Philadelphia Flower Show

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The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia International Flower Show began in 1829 and now

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