Napoleon Peacock has hatched in Evansville to help children develop a love of reading!

Napoleon Peacock has hatched! United Way of Southwestern Indiana is proud to publish a series of local books to help children develop a love of reading! Our new feathered friend, Napoleon Peacock, will star in a series of local children's books and educational TV shows on our local PBS station WNIN. The Early Childhood Development Coalition is hosting a series of events promoting early literacy for our youngest family members. By engaging children at a young age, we will help prepare them for school and a lifetime of learning and success.

Join us for Napoleon's Nature Party! A Napoleon Party for the Whole Family!
Explore the great outdoors at a location featured in your child's, Napoleon Peacock's Adventure Around Town book!
Saturday, June 27 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N Boeke Rd, Evansville, 47711
This event is free. Please RSVP by calling 812-437-1842 or email Napoleon.

Your children will meet Napoleon's feathered friends, Luna the Owl & Artemis the Red-Tailed Hawk and enjoy nature activities, campfire songs and storytelling. Each child will also choose a new, free book!

Napoleon Peacock’s Adventures on Television > The companion show, Napoleon Peacock's Adventure Around Town, airs Wednesdays at 1 p.m. on WNIN cable channel 12, following the first show at 12:30 p.m. United Way and the Early Childhood Development Coalition are proud to partner with WNIN to bring this companion series to life!

The books are written by local author Margaret McMullan and illustrated by Andrew Herbertz, pictured at left with the first book, Napoleon Peacock's Adventure in Amazonia. Children three and younger are eligible to receive all six local Napoleon books free of charge, mailed to your home over the next 2 years. There is no obligation to buy anything ever - we are just trying to promote reading in your home! To enroll, you must live in Vanderburgh, Warrick or Spencer Counties and have a child aged three or younger in your home. You will receive the first book right away, along with a tote bag, a Parent Guide, a puppet and more. Each additional book will be mailed to you. Napoleon's Adventures are made possible through a generous grant from the Welborn Baptist Foundation. Children may receive a free book of their own, and join Napoleon's Adventure Club to receive the remaining books in the mail. Call 812-437-2674 or email Napoleon.

The first book takes place at Evansville's own Mesker Park Zoo and is called Napoleon Peacock's Adventure in Amazonia. Join Napoleon as he travels the zoo and meets new animal friends!
COMING SOON! Napoleon Peacock's Adventure Around Town Join Napoleon as he travels around local landmarks, including the EMTRAC train, Kid's Kingdom Park and The Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville.