Children’s author Bob Shea to visit Fine Arts Center

Author Bob Shea will be special guest for a special family program from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center

A special added attraction will be Mike Haverdink, principal at Steeby Elementary and Kevin Zasczak, principal at Dorr Elementary, who will engage in a “Star Wars Lightsaber Showdown.”

Shea has written and illustrated more than a dozen picture books, including the popular “Dinosaur vs. Bedtime” and the cult favorite “Big Plans,” illustrated by Lane Smith.  His newest book in the “Ballet Cat” series is called “Dance! Dance! Underpants!”

The publishing firms Little Brown, Hyperion, HarperCollins, Random House, Simon and Schuster and Dial have all published his work. Shea got his start at Comedy Central. His characters and animations have appeared on Nick Jr, Playhouse Disney and PBS Kids.

The author’s books will be for sale at the event, with a book signing from 7:15 to 8 p.m. There will be a drawing for a book giveaway.