Saturday, March 27 at 10am: St. Charles children’s book author Nancy Knights will read “Gracie’s Hill,” her story about a golden retriever and how she spends her day.  Nancy will be available to sign purchased copies of her book.

Saturday, April 24, at 10am: Storytime and book signing with St. Charles author Rachel Gies  “A Foxy Tale” is a fantastic tale of ecology and a sprinkling of magic. While the characters are fictional, the parks and preserves actually exist in St. Charles, Illinois.

The Berghoff Café Cookbook by Carlyn Berghoff and Nancy Ross Ryan brings the simple and satisfying fare from  Chicago’s Berhoff  Café right to your home.  The book’s eighty plus recipes and variations include classic recipes originated by Herman Berghoff more than a century ago, updated to require less time and fewer calories for today’s tastes. Insider’s recipes include selections from today’s café menu and customers’ very favorite soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and desserts.  $24.99

The Berghoff Family Cookbook: From Our Table to Yours, Celebrating a Century of Entertaining is a must-have for any fan of The Berghoff.   Part cookbook, part history, part entertaining guide, this cookbook features Chicago’s renowned and beloved restaurant, including traditional Berghoff insider’s recipes (such asCreamed Spinach, German Potato Salad, Wiener Schnitzel, Sauerbraten, Apple Strudel, Black Forest Cake) and new interpretations, family history, color photos, entertaining tips, and much, much more. $29.95

Local Author Rick Moser debuts his newest book with us on Saturday, November 21, at 10:30am.  The story is a fable about three geese that look very different from each other but discover on their journey that their hearts are very much alike.  This story is a great way for parents and teachers to teach children about diversity.

Rick will be available after the reading to sign your purchase.  $5 from each book will be donated to Lazarus House.

Back to the Manger… a treasure hunt for the nativity is a heart-warming, beautifully illustrated storybook that takes you through our own home town of Geneva, IL to relive a very old Little Traveler tradition.  The authors will be in our Antiques Room for a book signing from 11am to 2pm on Saturdays, November 21 and December 19.

Copies of Back to the Manger can be purchased all season long in our shop or at our on-line store.  $19.95

In the late 1920’s Kate Raftery, our founder, purchased a Neapolitan creche to use as a showpiece for the store’s holiday decor.  For years customers made a visit to The Little Traveler to see the nativity as part of their holiday tradition. The mother-daughter team of Margaret Ann Philbrick and Sarah Ellen McGreevy now brings to life the story of one family’s search for the creche.  Back to the Manger is a unique and entertaining way for children and adults alike to experience a bit of history.