Don’t Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson and illustrated by Dan Santat is the perfect read-aloud for April, a month that celebrates fools on the first day. Don’t be a fool; don’t trust fish. The book is silly and goofy and has awesomely large illustrations for sharing with a group. Read this book during your next school…
Whether you’re celebrating Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter (her birthday is July 28!) or throwing a springtime garden party, these activities and snacks are perfect for ages 3 to 8. This event outline features a reading of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, two movement songs, crafts, games, and snack stations for families to enjoy at…
Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry FarmerBy Kelly Jones For Ages 8-12Genres: Humor & Fantasy Twelve-year-old Sophie isn’t sure what to expect when her family moves from Los Angeles to a farm, but it isn’t chickens with superpowers. Sophie must learn to care for her unusual flock and keep them safe from a menacing chicken…
Bird woke up grumpy today. Will a walk with friends turn his frown upside down? Grumpy Bird by Jeremy Tankard is the perfect storytime book for exploring the themes of emotions, feelings, birds, or springtime with toddlers and preschoolers. Below, you’ll find ways to make the reading experience more interactive and extend it with song and…
“How can a goose be obnoxious? Oh, just you wait and see.” Hank Goes Honk by Maudie Powell-Tuck and illustrated by Duncan Beedie is the perfect read-aloud for celebrating kindness. Read it during your next elementary classroom visit or field trip to the library for endless giggles and fun. Hank’s interruptions and rude behavior will cause…
Movement, sound, and repetition, oh my! We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, is a storyteller’s dream. A family of five and their dog travel through long, wavy grass, a deep, cold river, a big, dark forest, a swirling, whirling snowstorm, and a narrow, gloomy cave in search…
Warriors series By Erin Hunter For Ages 8-12 Genre: Fantasy & Adventure It’s time for a Warriors Book Party! This event won’t just create excitement around the books but spark new friendships amongst your tweens. There’s something special about roaming a library pretending to be a pack of feral cats that brings people together. These…
Diamond Willow By Helen Frost For Ages 8-12 Genre: Poetry & Adventure Willow wants more than anything to mush her family’s sled dogs all by herself, but the wilderness is a dangerous place when you’re alone. Fortunately, the animals around her carry the spirits of her Athabascan ancestors, whether she knows it or not. Use…