Tuesday, August 16, 2011

STORTIME: Down at the Pond



Scoot! by Cathryn Falwell- Amazing collage illustrations. Age appropriate introduction to pond ecology.

The Croaky Pokey! by Ethan Long- To the tune of the Hokey Pokey. Get your kids up and moving with this funny twist on the original song. The repetition will make it easy for kids and parents to sing along.

One Frog Sang by Shirley Parenteau- A counting book where you get to make all different species of frog sounds!

The Croaky Pokey! by Ethan Long- A funny and original spin on the Hokey Pokey. Of course your kids will want to be up and dancing during this book so encourage it.

STORYTIME: Taking a Trip





It's Vacation Time by Lerryn Korda- Simple and sweet story about friends who overpack for their trip.

Alistair and Kip's Great Adventure by John Segal-Story with a linear narrative. Cute story and a nice change from my usual storytime selections.

Friday, August 5, 2011

STORYTIME: AHHHHHH CHOOOOOO


Books:
My Cold Went on Vacation by Molly Rausch- Funny illustrations as a young child wonders where their cold came from as they very literally believe a cold is a little being that travels around. A fun way to introduce what a cold is to kids.



If Beaver Had a Fever by Helen Ketteman- A little long so you may want to paperclip some pages but overall a decent book for the theme.

Bear Feels Sick by Karma Wilson-Our friend bear is back but this time his friends have to help take care of him while he is sick.

Boo Hoo Bird by Jeremy Tankard- Bird gets bonked on the head and all the forest animals try to comfort him in their own way.