Join us on December 3rd at 10AM at the Carriage House for a special Magnolia Story Stroll event with author and illustrator Andrew Barton!

Celebrate the season with a joyful morning designed just for kids! This event features special guest, author and illustrator Andrew Barton, who will share his book Heyward the Horse Loves Charleston, Of Course!. Kids will enjoy a special read-aloud, a craft inspired by the story, and a scenic stroll to one of Magnolia’s most festive holiday spots.

Event Highlights:
 Enjoy a special reading of Heyward the Horse Loves Charleston, Of Course! by author, Andrew Barton, followed by a short Q&A session to learn more about what it’s like to write and illustrate books.
 Upgrade your experience with a ticket option that includes a pre-purchased copy of the book for a special author signing.
 Stroll to the Mini Holiday Village & Horse Pastures – perfect for photo ops!
 See Heyward’s real-life friends out in the horse pastures wearing red bowties—just like Heyward.
 Hands-on craft activity inspired by the story.

About Andrew Barton
Andrew Barton is a Charleston-based graphic designer, illustrator, and children’s book author whose creations are inspired by his love for history, storytelling, and his adopted hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. As the author and illustrator behind the Heyward the Horse series, Andrew brings to life charming adventures starring Heyward M. Pinckney IV, a carriage horse with a magical bow tie who soars over the Holy City to introduce young readers to landmarks like Waterfront Park, Rainbow Row, historic churches, the Charleston City Market, marshes, plantations, and beaches.