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Storytime Theme: Chickens won't be ruffling any feathers, it'll just be a whole lot of fun with great read alouds, rhymes, and activities!

Storytime Theme: Wheels is a fun new spin on a transportation themed storytime that can stretch beyond cars and trucks to bikes and trains too!

This storytime is targeted at preschool-aged kids at the library—just in time for summer! It's pretty hot here in AZ, so this storytime is all about ways to stay cool. The idea for this storytime is brought to you today by the letter "I." These are the words highlighted: Read Aloud Books Should I Share My Ice Cream? Written and illustrated by Mo Willems Gerald is so excited about his delicious cone of ice cream. But should he share it with Piggie? He better decide quickly... Not only great…

In addition to St. Patrick's Day, there are lots of other great themes to use at story time in March. Here are my favorites. Colors of the Rainbow Suggested Books A Rainbow of My Own by Don Freeman Freight Train by Donald Crews Blue Chameleon by Emily Gravett Baby Bear Sees Blue by Ashley Wolff Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr. and Eric Carle Extension Activities I Can Sing a Rainbow Red and Yellow, Green and Blue Blue is the Lake Colorful Morning The Artist's…

Don't be afraid of a theme-less storytime - check out this lesson plan for how to create a fun storytime with absolutely no theme!

Who doesn’t like robots? Especially cute ones in picture books!? I was actually surprised that I had a hard time finding a book appropriate for storytime that discussed actual robots and the …

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During the month of November, I like to center my story times on themes that connect in some way to the Thanksgiving holiday. Here are my favorites. Food Suggested Books: A Feast for Ten by Cathryn Falwell The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Mouse Mess by Linnea Asplind Riley Yummy Yucky by Leslie Patricelli Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar? by Bonnie Lass & Philemon Sturges Extension Activities: Aikendrum I Feel Crazy What's On Your Plate? Fruit Salad Salsa Going on a Picnic…

Themed story times that you will find on this blog: Baking Breakfast Cars and Trucks / Transportation Christmas Clouds Elephant Farm Flow...