10/13/2026
Join us for a pasta-bly perfect afternoon this coming Saturday! Come meet the author of Rigatoni Tony — a silly, smiley noodle on the adventure of a lifetime — through a live story time, and a chance to get your copy signed by the author herself. 🍝
Rigatoni Tony's Big Adventure is a silly pasta tale for little noodles (and the grown-ups who love them). The perfect blend of giggles, imagination, and maybe a little hunger.
📅 October 17th | 12–1 PM
✍️ Meet the author and book signing
👜 Free tote bag with purchase (while supplies last)
Hardcover copies available for $20 in-store. Nicole Morgenstern, the author, will be signing copies on the spot. Every book purchase includes a free tote bag — while supplies last!
Book Description:
Meet Rigatoni Tony — a curious little pasta with a BIG appetite for adventure! In this playful rhyming picture book, Tony lives happily inside a cozy kitchen cupboard…always wondering what lies beyond. When curiosity finally wins, he sets off on a brave (and slightly wiggly!) journey through the kitchen—discovering new sights, friendly foods, and the magic of believing in himself along the way. Rigatoni Tony’s Big Adventure is a heartwarming bedtime story and read-aloud favorite that celebrates curiosity, courage, and self-confidence. With gentle humor and lovable characters, young readers will follow Tony as he learns that even the smallest noodle can be brave—and that home is sometimes closer than you think.
Meet the Author:
Nicole Morgenstern is a children’s book author and creator of the Rigatoni Tony series—playful, rhyme-filled stories designed to spark imagination, curiosity, and confidence in young readers.
Inspired by her Italian upbringing and life as a mother, Nicole creates stories that celebrate adventure, connection, and the magic of everyday moments.
