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    Storytime Theme: Safari

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    I would absolutely love to take a safari vacation, but unfortunately, I don’t have that kind of finances. I would love to see animals in a more natural environment and be able to take a vacation that is both eco-focused and just awe-inspiring and breathtaking. Since that’s not going to…

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    #blogbookaday: How to Find an Elephant

    Summary:  “What to do on a dull gray day? Head into the wilds and look for an elephant. You will need a pair of binoculars, a blanket, a flute, some food, a little imagination, and a lot of curiosity. Look and listen closely, because elephants can be anywhere. And watch out,…

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    Blogging From A to Z: Elephants

    During the month of April, I’ll be participating in the Blogging From A to Z Challenge.  My theme for the month is Storytime Plans From A to Z.  Each plan will have eight stories as well as four songs, fingerplays or rhymes to match the theme!  As you can see,…

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    Storytime Theme: Elephants

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    I had a storytime on Saturday morning, a fairly new adventure for us as we have shied away from Saturday programming for a long time.  But, we’ve been testing the waters this winter/spring and have gotten great responses by offering a storytime on Saturday mornings for families that work.  It…

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    The One and Only Ivan

    The One and OnlyIvan written by Katherine Applegate is a “first-gorilla” narrative about Ivan’s life as he lives and works at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade.  When he makes a promise to an old friend, it is up to Ivan to help a new baby elephant find…