BOOK EVENTS

* Monday, Costa Mesa: There will be readings from stories about nature, and children will be able to build a windsock. Borders Books and Music, 1890 Newport Blvd. 10 a.m. (949) 631-8661.

* Thursday, Santa Ana: “It’s a Spoon, Not a Shovel,” by Caralyn and Mark Buehner, will be read. Barnes & Noble, 2800 N. Main St. 7 p.m. (714) 667-0313.

* Saturday, Brea: A weekly hour of story reading. Bookstar, 975 E. Birch St. 11 a.m. (714) 256-4995.