Join CREECA, IRIS Global Connect, and the Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC) for a Children’s International Story Hour (CISH) featuring Little Dog Lost: The True Story of a Brave Dog Named Baltic by author and illustrator Monica Carnesi. UW–Madison junior Wiktoria Strzepka, a Polish and Political Science double major and member of the Polish Student Association executive board, will be our featured reader.
Carnesi’s story tells the story of a small dog stranded on a sheet of ice in the Vistula River in Poland — beyond the reach of people on shore — who eventually ends up in the open Baltic Sea. He’s spotted by the crew of a research ship, but the dog falls off the ice floe into the water when he tries to jump into the net they lower. In this breathless picture book, Carnesi dramatizes the dog’s plight in this extraordinary tale based on real events that unfolded over two days during one of Poland’s “coldest winter spells” in January 2010.
CISH is a collaboration between WIRC and Madison Public Libraries that encourages children to explore the rich diversity of global arts, culture, and language through storytelling. Each session spotlights a different country, featuring engaging tales, lively music, hands-on crafts, and interactive cultural experiences. It’s a fun and educational journey around the world — without leaving your library! The event is free and designed for children ages 5–10 and their caregivers but all are welcome! For more information, click here.