Storytime Theme: Birthday
Happy Birthday! This storytime theme is a perfect celebration for everyone! Celebrate with some great birthday read alouds, some special songs, and adorable crafts that make any birthday wonderful! I have found that little ones absolutely love to sing happy birthday, so make sure to include a rousing sing along at the very end for everyone!
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Storytime Theme: Birthday
Books
- Bear Can’t Wait by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman
- The Birthday Box by Leslie Patricelli
- A Birthday for Cow! by Jan Thomas
- Birthday Monsters! by Sandra Boynton
- How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Birthday? by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague
- How Old Is Mr. Tortoise? by Dev Petty, illustrated by Ruth Chan
- A Piece of Cake by LeUyen Pham
- Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish by Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld
- When’s My Birthday? by Julie Fogliano and Christian Robinson
Songs & Rhymes
- A Birthday – Storytime Katie
- 5 Birthday Candles – Jen In the Library
- Happy Birthday Song – DJ Ralphi
Crafts & Activities
- Birthday Party Hats – WikiHow
- Cupcake Craft – The Simple Parent
- Glitter Slime – Good Housekeeping
