Lakewood’s Own Bill Cotter Brings Don’t Push the Button! to The Wandering Lantern’s First Birthday

LAKEWOOD, Ohio: The Wandering Lantern is turning one, and a hometown author is coming to help celebrate. Cleveland’s first children’s bookstore will mark its first birthday on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, with a visit from author and illustrator Bill Cotter. The Lakewood native created the bestselling Don’t Push the Button! series, which has become a favorite with young readers and their families. What Families Can Expect Saturday Cotter will be at the store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. He will lead an interactive story time and draw Larry, the series’ mischievous monster, live in front of families. He will also sign books during the visit. Kids can stop by a craft table to make a button of their own. The craft is a fun nod to the series, which invites readers to resist pressing the button on the page. The event is free and open to all ages. Regular store hours that day run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., so families can browse before or after meeting the author. The Party Continues Sunday The birthday fun carries into Sunday, Nov. 29, with A Very Merry UnBirthday party at the store. Guests can enjoy tea and crumpets and pose for a Mad Hatter photo opportunity. Raffles and prizes are also planned. A book character costume contest gives kids a chance to dress as their favorite storybook hero or villain. Shopping Small for the Holidays Small Business Saturday encourages shoppers to support independent local businesses during the holiday season. For families looking to start a holiday book list, the weekend offers a chance to shop local and celebrate a neighborhood bookstore at the same time. Event Details Small Business Saturday with Bill Cotter Saturday, Nov. 28 Bill Cotter: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Store hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Wandering Lantern, 15729 Madison Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107 Free and open to all ages More information is available at thewanderinglantern.com/events . Frequently Asked Questions When is Bill Cotter visiting The Wandering Lantern? Bill Cotter will be at The Wandering Lantern on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Does it cost anything to attend the Bill Cotter event in Lakewood? No. The event is free and open to all ages. Where is The Wandering Lantern bookstore? The Wandering Lantern is at 15729 Madison Ave. in Lakewood, Ohio. It is Cleveland’s first children’s bookstore. What activities are planned for kids at the event? Cotter will lead an interactive story time, draw Larry from Don’t Push the Button! live and sign books. Kids can also make their own button at a craft table. What is happening at The Wandering Lantern on Sunday, Nov. 29? The store will host A Very Merry UnBirthday party with tea and crumpets, a Mad Hatter photo opportunity, raffles, prizes and a book character costume contest.