Unicorns seem to be the new popular birthday theme of the moment. Here are some great unicorn themed books that are perfect for your own magical story time. You Don’t Want a Unicorn! by Ame Dyckman This book is hilarious and was well received by both boys and girls in my StoryTime Theatre audience. The …
I discovered this title on the New Books shelf at my local library and I am so glad I picked it up. The main character of I am Actually a Penguin is an adorable little girl who loves to play pretend. She’s been a princess, a pirate, an evil witch, but her new costume of …
I love the feeling of new beginnings in January, the fresh start that the New Year brings. No matter what has happened in the last 12 months, the next 12 can be new and exciting, especially if you take the time to plant the right seeds. If You Plant a Seed is a beautiful picture …
There is no better winter activity than to cuddle up with your loved ones by a fire and read some wintry picture books. Here are some of my favorites! If It’s Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws! By Kim Norman, Illustrated by Liza Woodruff I love how interactive this book is! You can …
Tacos and squirrels, makes perfect sense, right? I wouldn’t have thought so either until I read This is a Squirrel Taco! by Andrew Cangelose. In this hilarious picture book Taco, a taco-loving squirrel, seeks to educate his readers on all the ins and outs of being a squirrel. However, he quickly realizes that there are …
Children are learning new skills and concepts throughout their day and story time is a great tool to address and expand upon what they are learning. The Hello Genius series by Capstone Publishing is a fabulous collection of board books designed specifically to help young children explore concepts like sharing, personal care, manners, and speaking …