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School Visit with Tom Phillips

Private Event 

Author Tom Phillips will be visiting a school with Once Upon A Time. If you would like a book signed and personalized, please order by Wednesday, May 31st. Published books will be delivered to the school on the day of the event and are not available to be gift wrapped or shipped.  Preorders will be sent to the school in August. BE SURE TO USE YOUR COUPON CODE - MTBALDY.

Event date: 
Friday, June 2, 2023 - 8:00am
$17.99
SKU: 9781645951056s
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$18.99
SKU: 9781645951087s
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THIS IS A PRE-ORDER.  Tom will sign and personalize the preorders once the book becomes available in August.

Books will be sent to school for pickup.


Tom Phillips School Visit on Fri. 6/2 for the Curious League of Detectives and Thieves series

Together Tree with LeUyen Pham

Grow kindness!

New York Times bestselling Illustrator LeUyen Pham will read her newest book, The Together Tree. This story will help shelter readers in a safe space to talk about standing up against intolerance. After the reading, LeUyen will draw and sign books. Best for ages 4+. 

Masks are recommended for attendees. 

Event date: 
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 11:00am
$18.99
SKU: 9781534462960a
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$18.99
SKU: 9781419750915a
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$18.99
SKU: 9781419750939a
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$18.99
SKU: 9781419750953a
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$6.99
SKU: 9780763678883a
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$14.99
SKU: 9781536209785a
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Story Time and Book Signing with LeUyen Pham on Saturday, June 3rd at 11 am for The Together Tree at Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020. Best for ages 4+.

Ramen for Everyone Story Time with Patricia Tanumihardja and Shiho Pate

Come delight in this favorite dish!

Author Patricia Tanumihardja and illustrator Shiho Pate can't wait to share Ramen for Everyone with readers at Once Upon A Time! Let your tummy explore this fun picture book about discovering your favorite food. The two will read the book, Shiho will do a quick drawing demo, and then they will sign books. Perfect for hungry readers ages 4+.

Masks are recommended for our events. 

Event date: 
Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 11:00am
$18.99
SKU: 9781665904353a
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Ramen for Everyone. Delicious Story Time with author and illustrator! On Saturday, July 15th at 11 am. Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020. Best for ages 4+

School Visits with Tom Phillips

Private Event 

Author Tom Phillips will be visiting schools with Once Upon A Time. If you would like a book signed and personalized, please order by Friday, September 1st. Books will be delivered to the school on the day of the event and are not available to be gift wrapped or shipped.

Event date: 
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 8:00am
$17.99
SKU: 9781645951056s
Add name. Ex: Jane or Humphrey Family

$18.99
SKU: 9781645951087s
Add name. Ex: Jane or Humphrey Family

$10.99
SKU: 9781645951063s
Add name. Ex: Jane or Humphrey Family

Tom Phillips School Visits in September for The Curious League of Detectives and Thieves series