For Little Historians & Young Explorers

Ghost stories from the Hoosier State have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!

Welcome to the spooky streets of Bloomington, Indiana!

Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.

Did you know that there are haunted paintings on the walls at Indiana University’s Memorial Union? Or that a ghostly woman in black follows people around downtown? Can you believe that two children haunt one of the most beautiful houses in town?

Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Bloomington forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!

What do you get when you cross a read-aloud storybook with a write-in memory book? Magic moments between kids and adults! The Lucky to Live in Indiana book is the perfect tool to jump-start meaningful conversations between generations. Read-aloud rhymes set up interesting topics. Then write-in prompts invite children to record their own views to create a personal Hoosier State keepsake. The real gift lies in the interactive nature of the book as it offers the perfect opportunity for adults to share their own stories and wisdom about such issues as friendship, community, team spirit, and other topics that help develop a child's social and emotional skills. Customized Indiana content—from favorite local cuisine (Hoosier pie) to interesting attractions (Indiana Dunes State Park)—provides an even more personalized experience.

Read-aloud time is about to get a lot more fun! The Indiana Wise Animal Handbook offers laugh-out-loud animal kingdom advice for kids of every age!

Engaging animal photos entertain while charming read-aloud rhymes help jump-start conversations about practical life solutions. The Read Together/Do Together™ experience continues with pull out coloring pages in the back of the book featuring fun facts about special Hoosier State animals including the firefly and white-tailed deer. Enjoy the opportunity to share your own practical wisdom with your favorite little one as you read-aloud… and laugh-aloud….again and again.

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door . Learning about Indianapolis's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun!