From Story Time: The Letter "T"

Read in Toddler Time

Written by David LaRochelle

Illustrated by Jeremy Tankard

Chronicle Books, 2012. Picture Book.

Kids and parents alike will rejoice in this lively read-aloud picture book, as the main character runs into (and away from) a tiger over and over again as the plot gets sillier and sillier. Perfect for acting out while reading, It's a Tiger! offers just the right amount of excitement without being too scary, and a sweet ending with a bit of a twist. --Publisher

Read in Preschool Time

Turtle Tug to the Rescue

By Michael Slack

Henry Holt and Company, 2017. Picture Book.

Turtle Tug is on the lookout! This chugging, tugging turtle powers through gusty winds and treacherous tides, combing the seas to protect his friends from a dangerous storm. From panicking puffins to an entangled squid and whale, Turtle Tug is out to rescue all his sea-dwelling friends! --Publisher

Read in Preschool Time

Tidy

By Emily Gravett

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2016. Picture Book.

Pete likes everything to be neat and tidy--but sometimes it's good to know when to stop. In this fresh and funny story from one of today's most gifted storytellers, a lovable badger learns to love his forest home just the way it is. Even if it is a bit messy. --Publisher

Read in Friday Book Babies

Wiggle

Written by Doreen Cronin

Illustrated by Scott Menchin

Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2005. Picture Book.

Do you wake up with a wiggle? Do you wiggle out of bed? For energetic toddlers (are there any who aren't?), here's a book that invites them to wiggle along with the story. Told in rollicky, wiggly rhyme that begs to be read again and again, Doreen Cronin's latest romp will have toddlers wiggling, giggling, and then (hopefully) falling into bed, blissfully exhausted!
--Publisher

Read in Friday Cuentos

Todos quieren mi rico zumo de naranja!
Escrito y Ilustrado por Andrew Sanders
Traducción por Pilar Roda
Grupo Editorial Bruño, 2018. Spanish Picture Book.

Si intentas beberte un rico zumo de naranja sin pedir permiso antes a su dueño, puede que acabes un poco…¡CHOFFF! Pero ¿qué pasa si se lo pides por favor? --Publisher

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An ABC of Flowers

An ABC of Flowers by Jutta Hilpuesch New York, NY : Philomel Books, [2019] It turns out there really is a flower for every letter. This sweet book has a photograph of every flower and a sweet cartoon illustration to go along with it. All your favorite flowers are here (forget-me-nots, mums, and sunflowers), along with some you probably haven't heard of before (billy ball, kalanchoe, xeranthemum?). This is a perfect book for reading together, and readers of any age will enjoy every page. Don't miss this great springtime alphabet book.

From Story Time: The Letter "B"

From Monday Book Babies Bird, Balloon, Bear By Il Sung Na Alfred A. Knopf, 2017. Picture Book. Bird is new to the forest, and he’s looking for a friend. Bear could use a friend, too. But Bird is too shy to introduce himself. Just as he musters the courage to say hello . . . it’s too late! Bear has already found a friend: a bright, shiny red balloon. Has Bird missed his chance? From the acclaimed Il Sung Na comes a charming and beautifully illustrated story about courage, kindness, and friendship. --Publisher From Monday Cuentos El primer día de un colegio Texto de Adam Rex Ilustraciones de Christian Robinson Traducción de Teresa Mlawer Editorial Corimbo, 2017. Spanish Picture Book. Aquel verano, cuando terminaron de construir la escuela Frederick Douglass, el edificio comenzó a hacerse muchas preguntas: ¿Cuál será mi destino? ¿Quién vivirá entre mis paredes? ¿Para qué me utilizarán? Através de sus conversaciones con el conserje y t...

If You Like...Dungeons and Dragons

Great news for adventurous, imaginative tweens: we are starting a Dungeons & Dragons program! Nine- to twelve-year-olds are invited to join a tabletop role playing quest in the Story Room on Monday September 14 from 6:30-8:00PM. All experience levels are welcome. Registration opens on September 1 at 9:00AM. In the meantime, here are some books to inspire your upcoming campaign! The Lionharts Written and Illustrated by Mike Lawrence New York : Abrams Fanfare, 2026. J Comic. 233 pages. The Lionhart family is in the business of adventuring. Alder and Flynt are desperate to be included in the dragon-fighting and monster-slaying quests. When their parents Lenna and Gerard go missing after accepting a mysterious job, the boys set out to save them, soon followed by their famous questing Grammy and Baba to help keep Alder and Flynt out of trouble. The journey brings challenges and opportunities, magic and mystery, but it also reveals a troubling family secret that threatens to tear th...

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