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    Storytime Theme: Trees

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    Tree-themed storytimes usually happen in the spring or the fall due to the changes that happen to tree leaves during those seasons, but these great books can be used at any time of year! A lot of tree-themed picture books do mention the seasons, while others are focused on tree…

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    Storytime Theme: Boats

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    We can’t possibly do an entire summer of “ocean” themed storytimes and ignore the transportation aspect – BOATS! Today I’m sharing nine boat picture books, some songs/rhymes, and activities, plus, you can check out even more great boat books on this post too! Disclosure: Some of the links below are…

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    Storytime Theme: Crustaceans

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    To coincide with the Summer Reading theme: Oceans of Possibilities, I thought I’d share a crustacean storytime theme! Crustaceans are more than just lobsters and shrimp, it also includes barnacles, krill, and crawfish. I honestly thought there were WAY more lobster picture books out there, but I was surprised by…

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    Storytime Theme: Nocturnal Animals

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    Today I’m sharing a new storytime theme all about nocturnal animals! You know how much I love sharing a storytime theme that can so easily incorporate a little nonfiction. This would be a perfect storytime for bedtime or in the evening after marveling at fireflies around a campfire. Whether these…

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    Storytime Theme: Dolphins & Sharks

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    To coincide with the Summer Reading theme: Oceans of Possibilities, I thought I’d share a dolphin storytime theme! Dolphin picture books are harder to come by then I First thought, so I combined dolphins and sharks together. If you need even more great shark books (with shark week coming soon)…

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    Storytime Theme: Whales

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    To coincide with the Summer Reading theme: Oceans of Possibilities, I thought I’d share a whale storytime theme! Whales are magnificent creatures – so book and so graceful. I’d also take a look at incorporating a YouTube video into this program to share whale songs. Or you can make this…

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    Storytime Theme: Foxes

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    We have foxes in our neighborhood and every once in a while when I walk my dog early enough in the morning, we’ll see a fox dart past on his way home for the day. They are absolutely beautiful creatures, super quiet on their feet, and adaptable. Today’s storytime theme:…

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    Storytime Theme: Frozen Treats

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    I LOVE ice cream, I mean an ice cream cone is in the banner of my blog! Plus, popsicles are so refreshing in the summer, especially if you make them yourself. Today, I’m sharing a delicious, refreshing storytime theme all about frozen treats. Whether you love ice cream or popsicles,…

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    Storytime Theme: Fish

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    With many libraries using the “Oceans of Possibilities” theme this year for summer reading, I wouldn’t be surprised to find that there will be a lot of fish-themed storytimes! There’s a wide variety of fish books out there for kids from the ocean, to pets, lakes to rivers, and a…

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    Storytime Theme: Daytime, Nighttime

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    I was surprised after looking through past themes that I never did a Daytime/Nighttime storytime. I’ve done plenty of bedtime themes, but nothing that compares the two! It’s definitely easier to find nighttime books over books specifically about daytime, so keep that in mind when you’re selecting titles. Daytime Nighttime…