Free Book Giveaway · 100 Signed Copies

Get a Free Signed Pip the Plover Book at Weymouth Kid Day!

South Shore Children's Museum and National Grid are giving away 100 signed copies of Pip the Plover to families — plus a Pip the Plover StoryWalk to enjoy at the event. Pre-register your child now to reserve a book.

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026 🕚 11 AM – 2 PM 📍 Tufts Library, 46 Broad St, Weymouth, MA 02188
Reserve My Child's Book Takes 30 seconds · Books are personalized & picked up at the booth
National Grid
South Shore Children's Museum

This literacy giveaway is sponsored by National Grid, in partnership with South Shore Children's Museum and author Kate Powers.

Pip the Plover and the Dune Grass Path book cover
About the Book

A small shorebird with a big heart

Pip the Plover follows a small shorebird on the New England coast, written for children ages 3–8.

🏆 Readers' Choice Book Award (Ages 3–7) 📈 Amazon Top 10 New Release ⭐ 5-Star Reader Rating
“An excellent book about endangered animals with a gentle message.” — Kirkus Reviews

Given away at this event: paperback, signed by author Kate Powers.

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Walk the Story!

A Pip the Plover StoryWalk will be set up at Weymouth Kid Day — follow the pages of the book page-by-page as you stroll the event grounds. A fun activity for families before or after picking up your signed book.

Shop the Booth

Didn't reserve one of the 100 free books?

Paperback copies, the 8″ Pip plushie, coloring books, and book + plushie bundles will be available at the booth as a fundraiser for South Shore Children's Museum.

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Pre-register your child

⏳ Only 100 signed books are available for this giveaway — reserve yours before they're gone!