-
Storytime Theme: Scarecrows
This theme is perfect for the fall, as the weather turns crisp and family activities include apple picking and visiting a pumpkin patch! But, you can also use the storytime theme: scarecrows for a farm-themed storytime as well, it’s totally up to you! Apparently, scarecrow books are inherently long. This…
-
Storytime Theme: Weather
I love a storytime theme that can be used during any time of year, anywhere around the world. Weather is always happening every where around us. You’ll find dozens of books about rain and lots of books about snow, but finding books about sunshine and/or wind are not as easy…
-
Storytime Theme: Woodland Creatures
Storytime Theme: Woodland Creatures was such a cute storytime to pull together! And what I love is that it can go in so many different directions! You could focus on one type of animal or one specific type of habitat, or something else entirely. As always, I’ve included some nonfiction…
-
15 Book & Movie Pairs for Families
As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, you might be looking for a way to spend some quality family time together. How about sharing a book and movie pairing? How about 15 book & movie pairs for families? This is a perfect way to connect with your…
-
30 Variations of Little Red Riding Hood
I’ve mentioned in the past, that I love fractured fairy tales! I love the comfort of knowing the story, but also having it turned on its head in a completely new and different way. I chose Little Red Riding Hood, for a few reasons, the first is that it’s a…
-
9 Cumulative Tales to Share Together
I love cumulative tales! They are so fun to read and can be so interactive in storytime (albeit a little long at times). Cumulative tales, also called chain tales are “rhythmic stories with a narration that builds upon itself, adding on and repeating previous information.” (Imagination Soup) As the story…
-
Blogging A to Z: Read Aloud
Reading aloud is so important to developing lifelong readers. And what most people don’t realize is that you shouldn’t stop reading aloud when your child can read independently! I think I might have mentioned this earlier in the series, but I remember a lot of my teachers in school, based…
-
Top Ten Tuesday: April Showers
It’s a freebie week on Top Ten Tuesday! So with the weather forecast in my area showing rain for the next few days, I thought April Showers was the perfect theme! I’m a girl that needs to see the sun. But, I do love a dark and dreary day if…
-
Cover Reveal for The Great Caper Caper by Josh Funk and Brendan Kearney
I am so excited about today’s post! I’ve known Josh for a few years having first met him on social media and then later getting to hang out at the Princeton Children’s Book Festival together. Josh is an absolutely fantastic writer and can rhyme just about everything (and do it…
-
9 Books All About Mermaids
Under the sea magic! When I was little and playing in the pool during the summer, I remember pretending to be a mermaid! Not unlike many children, I bet. There’s something so magical about being underwater, flipping your fins, but don’t get started belting Disney songs this morning. Although I…
