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25 Versions of Cinderella
Fairytale retellings are some of my most favorite types of books to read. I think because they are equal parts comfortable, I already know the general storyline, and new with different takes and surprises. So, I was originally going to just do a list of fairy tale retellings, but there…
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Storytime Theme: Kites
It’s been really blustery and windy the past few days which made me think of a perfect storytime theme – Kites! I’m always amazed when I see people flying kites at Valley Forge Park or at the beach, they make it look so easy. Today, I’ve also included two different…
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Storytime Theme: Giraffes
This storytime is inspired by my four-year-old niece who absolutely loves giraffes! And honestly, there are some adorable picture books about giraffes out there. With their long necks, black tongues, and cute little horns, giraffes are pretty funny to look at sometimes! Authors and illustrators take advantage of their goofy…
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Storytime Theme: Wishes
This storytime theme went in a lot of different directions! So, whether you’re looking for fun, happy books about birthday wishes, or more serious books about wishes, you’ll find a little bit of everything! And for all ages too. Some of these books might work better for an older audience…
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Storytime Theme: Animal Sounds
Probably one of the most popular type of books to read in storytime – Animal Sounds are sure to get kids engaged! They love yelling out animal sounds and even the quietest of kids know their animal sounds. Today I tried to share a wide variety of animals, beyond the…
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Storytime Theme: Digging
I love a storytime theme that can really go in so many directions! Whether you’re focusing on gardening, construction, or dinosaurs these books are sure to inspire little ones to get down and dirty and start digging! Part of my family’s spring plans every year was to pick out the…
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Storytime Theme: Shapes
This is a fun and important storytime theme! Being able to identify shapes and practicing drawing them helps PreK kids identify and write letters. Think about it, most letters are shapes or parts of shapes. Help kids with early literacy skills by reading some of these great stories, singing some…
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Cover Reveal for The Great Caper Caper by Josh Funk and Brendan Kearney
I am so excited about today’s post! I’ve known Josh for a few years having first met him on social media and then later getting to hang out at the Princeton Children’s Book Festival together. Josh is an absolutely fantastic writer and can rhyme just about everything (and do it…
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Storytime Theme: Pizza
Pizza is probably one of my most favorite foods to eat! I love it! And I bet I’m not alone in that sentiment. I’m a huge fan of a classic cheese pizza. I think you can really tell a lot about a pizza place by how they make a plain…
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Storytime Theme: Hedgehogs & Porcupines
Although not at all similar, hedgehogs and porcupines have one thing in common – they’re both prickly! These two animals seemed like the perfect pairing for a fun prickly storytime! And I’ve got a little bit of everything on this list – picture books, nonfiction, and even poetry today. And…
