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Storytime Theme: Moon
The moon was so bright this morning when I went out to walk my dog. It was still very much dark outside and much colder than it has been! The moon was almost full and just so, so bright! I thought a list of moon storytime books would be perfect…
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Storytime Theme: Pumpkins
I’ve done “fall-themed” storytimes in the past, but none that are specifically pumpkin focused! Today I’m sharing a wide range of pumpkin books for kids. You can easily pick and choose from this list and add your own favorites for storytimes for toddlers through early elementary school. You can also…
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Storytime Plans
Global pandemic/quarantine aside, I haven’t really done storytime for four years now. Can you believe that? But, my Storytime Plans page gets some of the highest views on my blog, even now. Although originally designed for children’s librarians, these storytime plans can easily be adapted for preschool and childcare centers,…
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Storytime Theme: Fall Leaves
It’s getting to be that time of year when the leaves start turning beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and. Some trees have leaves that are already falling, while others are holding tight to their green leaves as long as possible. We haven’t had a frost yet, so usually once that…
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Storytime Theme: Bats
Continuing our fall storytime themes this month, today we’re highlighting Bats! Can you believe that in all the years I did storytime, I never did a storytime theme on bats? It’s probably because they’re not my favorite animal, I mean I love that they eat bugs, but they are definitely…
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Saturday Storytime: Squirrels
Continuing our fall storytime themes, today it’s all about squirrels! If you missed last Saturday’s post, stop by and check out nine great spider books for storytime. Saturday Storytime: Squirrels Book List Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer, Adam R. Schaefer, illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon The Busy Little…
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Saturday Storytime: Spiders
Just in time for Halloween, or any time of year you want to explore creepy-crawlers, this is the perfect storytime! Spiders are really great at helping the environment and it’s important to teach kids about spider facts. Today, I’m sharing nine spider books both fiction and nonfiction that can work…
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Bookroo’s Reader Profiles for the Whole Family
I am so excited to share Bookroo’s new adventure today – reader profiles for the whole family! Think Goodreads for kids, but WAY BETTER! Bookroo asked me to take a sneak peek into the system and let me tell you, I’ve become addicted. It’s so fun to set up your…
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Middle Ground Book Fest
I love book festivals! It’s a chance to meet your favorite authors, sometimes you get a chance to hear them on a panel and of course, get your books signed! I’ve been to a number of book festivals over the years and enjoyed being around so many people who love…
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Tune Into Funk & Friends!
Check out this new self-proclaimed “KidLit Late Night Show” hosted by a favorite author of mine, Josh Funk! I’m so excited to check it out! Tune into Funk & Friends beginning Monday, July 13 at 8pm EST! Josh Funk will be talking with friends in the kidlit world and answering…
