Storytime Theme: Concept Books

Black History Month is here! And beyond sharing the deep and rich history of African American families, I also wanted to make sure I was able to share diverse picture books about everyday life. So for today’s storytime theme, we’re looking at concept books. Concept books are basic books for toddlers and preschoolers that teach them about colors, counting, the alphabet, shapes, opposites, etc.

Storytime Theme: Concept Books

Welome Song: Bread & Butter
Bread and butter
Marmalade and Jam
Let’s say hello as quiet as we can (whisper: hello)
…loud as we can

…slow as we can
…fast as we can
…high as we can
…low as we can
…nice as we can (big smile!)

Book: Black is a Color of the Rainbow by Angela Joy

Transition: Sticky Bubble Gum by Carole Stephens
This fits right into our theme by talking about different body parts!

Book: City Shapes by Diana Murray

Transition: Jumping and Counting by Jim Gill

Book: Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell

Goodbye Song: Bread & Butter
Bread and butter
Marmalade and Jam
Let’s say goodbye as quiet as we can (whisper: goodbye)
…loud as we can

…slow as we can
…fast as we can
…high as we can
…low as we can
…nice as we can (big smile!)

If you’re looking for additional picture book titles to share during Black History Month, check out this list I made a few years ago!