Join us we welcome back naturalist, photographer, and author Doug Wechsler and his new book about the upcoming hatch of 1,000,000 cicadas. We know kids will have SO MANY questions, and Doug is here to answer them!

When a million bugs come out of the ground at once, children pay attention. Periodical cicadas don't disappoint. Almost every animal in the area fills its stomach. Then after a month the feast and the cacophony suddenly stops.

This book is about one of the oddest insect life cycles on the planet - the periodical or 17-year cicada.

The beautiful photographs and engaging text bring to life every aspect of this insect's life from a unique view of the eggs inside a twig, to its transformation to the noisiest insect around. Author Doug Wechsler, once again, brings the natural world in focus for children.

Doug Wechsler takes his inspiration from the jungles, swamps and seashores of the world as well as from his own backyard. By showing the wonders of nature and its humorous side he hopes to motivate his readers to deepen their interest in their natural surroundings. Doug is a wildlife biologist, a nature photographer, and the author of more than twenty books for children, including Marvels in the Muck: Life in the Salt Marshes and The Hidden Life of a Toad (photographed in the Wissahickon). For 28 years Doug worked at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Now he and his wife Debbie spend the two winters in Ecuador volunteering for the Jocotoco Conservation Foundation.

Come out for a special Mt. Airy Walking Tour with Natalie Pompilio, author of "Walking Philadelphia."

Natalie will be leading a stroll through the neighborhood, exploring historic buildings, businesses, and architectural features. Walkers of all ages are welcome! The tour will end back at the bookstore, where Natalie will be signing books.

Before the walk, we'll be hosting a story time for little ones - come on out for a great morning in your neighborhood!