• Reviews

    #blogbookaday: The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!

    Summary:  “La Paz is a happy, but noisy village. A little peace and quiet would make it just right. So the villagers elect the bossy Don Pepe as their mayor. Before long, singing of any kind is outlawed. Even the teakettle is afraid to whistle! But there is one noisy rooster…

  • Activities

    Toddler Storytime Theme: Animals

    Books: Animal Boogie by Debbie Harter Old Mikamba Had a Farm by Rachel Isadora Señor Pancho Had a Rancho by René Colato Laínez Fingerplays, Flannelboards, Rhymes & Songs: Song: “Put Your Hands Up In the Air” Fingerplay/Flannelboard: 5 Little Monkeys “No More Monkeys” by Asheba, Putumayo Kids Presents: Animal Playground Flannel Board/Movement Song:…

  • Lists

    13 Picture Books That Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

    I’m guest posting on Brightly today! Check out this awesome list of 13 Picture Books That Celebrate Hispanic Heritage to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. And don’t forget to check back again here in the upcoming days for an even more extensive list of titles (because there are so many great…

  • Activities

    Theme-less Toddler Storytime

    My storytimes this morning were a little crazy – the first one probably has double the people registered than my second one, but fewer people show up.  My second storytime had some walk-ins which made the group bounce off the walls a little.  You always end up with one kid…