Pier Kids:Jacqueline Schmidt

Winnie-the-Pooh and Paddington are memorable storybook bears, and now there’s Patchwork, the hero of “Patchwork Helps a Friend,” a tale for ages 3 through 7 written by Gail Greiner and illustrated by Jacqueline Schmidt (powerHouse Books). Ms. Schmidt will be the guest this weekend at Pier Kids, a free series at Brooklyn Bridge Park that combines entertainment and art making. She’ll help children unleash their imaginations; the organization Private Picassos will lead the art activities at the event, which also includes a pop-up reading room.