Books “Hooray for Birds” by Lucy Cousins “Feathers for Lunch” by Lois Ehlert “Birds” by Kevin Henkes For “Feathers for Lunch” I brought out a cat puppet with a bell tied around his neck and a bird finger puppet. I acted out the book while I read it and the kids really loved it (especially… Read More Storytime: Birds
Books “Valentine Surprise” by Corinne Demas “Lilly’s Chocolate Heart” by Kevin Henkes “Llama Llama I Love You” by Anna Dewdney Heart I put my hands together (hold palms together) This is how I start I curve my fingers right around (make heart with fingers) And I can make a heart! Hearts and Kisses 1 little,… Read More Storytime: Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and to help you get into the mood I have put together my top 10 Valentine’s Day picture books and board books! “Valentine Surprise” by Corinne Demas It’s only a week until Valentine’s Day, and Lily wants to make the perfect heart-shaped valentine for Mommy. But every time… Read More 10 Valentine’s Day Picture Books
Books “A Very Curious Bear” by Tony Mitton “Where’s My Teddy” by Jez Alborough “Bears on Chairs” by Shirley Parenteau “Old Bear” by Kevin Henkes Sleepy Bear (Tune: Where is Thumbkin) Where is bear? Where is bear? (hide stuffed bear behind back) Here I am, here I am (bring bear out) How are you this… Read More Storytime: Bears
Books “Moongame” by Franck Asch “How to Catch a Star” by Oliver Jeffers “Kitten’s First Full Moon” by Kevin Henkes Craft I usually end storytime with a craft but today we did it first since we wanted our moons to dry. We painted with moon paint (mixed flour and white paint to make a chunky… Read More Storytime: Moon and Stars
Books “Katie Loves the Kittens” by John Himmelman “Kitten’s First Full Moon” by Kevin Henkes “Is Everyone Ready for Fun?” by Jan Thomas Five Little Kittens Five little kittens standing in a row (hold up 5 fingers) They nod their heads to the children so (bend fingers) They run to the left (move hand left)… Read More Storytime: Animals