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    Storytime: Lunar New Year

    Chinese Paper Lanterns

    I’m hosting a special, virtual storytime this morning for my library in celebration of Lunar New Year! There aren’t a ton of Lunar New Year books available and most are specifically about Chinese New Year which is only one of many countries that celebrate Lunar New Year! Vietnam, Korea, Tibet…

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    Storytime Theme featuring Black Authors

    kids reading

    I’m hosting a special, virtual storytime this morning for my library in celebration of Black History Month! There are some amazing picture book biographies available about the many Black people who have made an impact, but they’re not always the best for younger crowds. Rather, we’re going to share a…

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    Storytime Theme: Things That Go 2021

    car

    So, last week I talked about “intense interests” and how many kids gravitate to learning everything about dinosaurs. But, the most popular “intense interest” is all about Things That Go! Which, I’m honestly not surprised by. We have countless families asking us for books about cars and trucks. Rather than…

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    Storytime Theme: Dinosaurs 2021

    dinos

    “Amma, can you make me an Ankylosaurus costume for Halloween?” This was my mom’s deep dive into dinosaur research for my nephew’s Halloween costume last year. You can’t easily find an Ankylosaurus costume at Party City. My nephew is five years old and is quite obsessed with dinosaurs right now!…

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    Storytime Theme: Ice

    ice

    Alright, it’s been a few weeks, but I’m back to offering some great books for storytime! What I love about this type of post is that it works equally as well for children’s librarians and preschool teachers as it does for homeschool families and families just interested in reading more!…

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    Storytime Theme: Mittens

    mittens

    Looking for inspiration this morning and I found it as I got ready to walk my pup! I have specific dog-walking mittens that are worn out and a little grungy from 5 years of winter walks. But, they keep my hands warm and that’s the most important thing! Rather than…

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    Storytime Theme: Hibernation & Migration

    geese

    This week I’m sharing a list of titles that might work a little better for preschool or even elementary school-age kids. I’ll definitely be sharing other winter themes, but for today I’m sharing just a few books about hibernation and migration! This set of books includes some stories but relies…

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    Storytime Theme: Nature

    tree leaves

    For the month of November, I’m going to be sharing storytime themes about the things I’m grateful for! This week is all about nature! I love spending time outdoors especially if that means I’m on the beach or near a body of water. Today for my storytime theme: nature, I’m…

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    Storytime Theme: Pets

    puppies

    For the month of November, I’m going to be sharing storytime themes about the things I’m grateful for! This week is all about pets! My crazy pup Aria is filled with energy, which makes me so exasperated, but at the end of the day, I look forward to her snuggles!…

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    Storytime Theme: Laughter

    laughter

    For the month of November, I’m going to be sharing storytime themes about the things I’m grateful for! Time for a little laughter. It’s one of the things that keep me going right now. It’s been a rough year for just about everyone and when I think I can’t handle…