Summer Storytime–Night Sky

For an explanation of how summer storytimes work at my library, see here. We are using the Dream Big–Read theme this summer, so this storytime would seem to be a given. Books:     How To Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers Ten Flashing Fireflies by Philemon Sturges Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes Wow! … Continue reading →

Summer storytime–Silly Dreams

For an in-depth explanation of how summer storytimes work at my library, see here. We are using the Dream Big–Read theme this summer, so I thought it would be fun to do a storytime about dreams. But not just any old dreams–silly dreams, dreams about talking dogs, and dinosaurs that dance and eat spaghetti, and … Continue reading →

my storytime attendance for February–444

Although I started my new position in January, February was the first full month I conducted my brand new family storytime. I do four non-registered family storytimes a week, Tuesday-Friday mornings. Each morning, I load up my big yellow cart with everything I need for storytime (HA! I ALWAYS forget at least something) and trundle … Continue reading →

favorite storytime book of the week

My favorite storytime book this week is Let’s Play in the Forest While the Wolf Is Not Around by Claudia Rueda.  I turned this into a participation book by having the kids call “wolf, are you there?” with me. And there’s a surprise ending, too. So much fun! This week’s storytime theme: getting dressed

favorite storytime book of the week

My favorite book in storytime this week is Mole’s Hill by Lois Ehlert.  This has been a favorite of mine for years. I love the simplicity of the story, the letter Skunk, Raccoon, and Fox leave for Mole, the hill of flowers, and of course the stunning illustrations. The kids loved this one, too! my … Continue reading →

favorite storytime book of the week

My favorite storytime book this week is Big Bear Hug by Nicholas Oldland. How could a story about a bear who loves to hug trees most of all not be great!  And I love how hugging conquers all. Go Bear! The adults loved this book as much (maybe a little more than) as the kids. … Continue reading →

favorite storytime book of the week

My fave book this week is The Little Rabbit Who Likes To Say Moo. These are animals with attitude, and a flare for making all kinds of great animal sounds (not just their own).   As Rabbit would say, “cool”.  Side note: when I asked the kids what a donkey says, all went quiet. Then one … Continue reading →

favorite storytime book of the week

My storytime fave this week is Red Sled by Lita Judge.  This is that rare nearly-wordless book that works well in storytime. The illustrations are magical, with even the youngest kids in my drop-in storytime able to translate them into a verbal story. And what words there are, are simply magical, especially gadung, gadung, gadung! … Continue reading →

Storytime: Inside, Outside, Upside Down!

With just a little imagination, almost any book could fit right into this storytime.  There are a few, though, that lend themselves especially well to this theme. Books and songs/activities:     book: Cows in the Kitchen by June Crebbin and activity: There’s a Cow in the House–This is a adaptation of the Little Mouse game. Place … Continue reading →

Storytime: Jump!

Spring fever has finally hit, and no one wants to sit still.  There’s no better time than now for a jumping storytime! Books and songs/activities:      book: Hop Jump by Ellen Stoll Walsh  (there are lots of different kinds of movement in this book, so be prepared to do them all)  and song: 5 … Continue reading →