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        Musical Whimsy Visits Vroman’s in Pasadena for “Wonder Why” Storytime

        • Melanie Hooks
          • January 1, 2026
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      PCM logo floats in sky with musical notes above children's book cover

      Pasadena Conservatory of Music Storytime (Photo – Vroman’s Bookstore)

      Adding to the whimsy of Lisa Varchol Perron’s picture book “Wonder Why,” a mini-concert from Pasadena Conservatory of Music will help engage readers ages 3-9, Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:30 am.

      By Melanie Hooks

      Many ‘why’ questions will surface, such as why the sky is blue or why thunder crackles in the night. Caregivers and children aged 3-9 will enjoy story, craft activities, creative movement and a mini-concert!

      Wonder Why takes the curious young reader through the arc of a day–from blue skies to rain and thunder, a rainbow, and finally nighttime. Each stanza poses a “wonder why” question that is answered simply and accurately in a beautiful verse. The story begs for reading aloud and repeated readings. Young readers will be encouraged to be curious about the natural world around them…and to ask “Why.”

      "Wonder Why" Storytime With Pasadena Conservatory of Music
      Saturday, January 3, 2026
      11:30 am
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      Vroman's Bookstore
      695 E Colorado Blvd,
      Pasadena, CA 91101
      
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