Beginning Readers

A Biography is a book that tells the true story of a person's life.  Storytime is great place to explore beginning Biographies as a way to introduce young readers to non-fiction.  Enjoy!

Stories and Songs from Storytime

Black Girl Magic is a concept meant to celebrate "the beauty, power and resilience of Black women." These picture books cover a wide range of topics, but all feature phenomenal black girls! Check out Black Boy Joy for picture books with black boys. 

Ada Twist, scientist by Andrea Beaty
Also available in: e-book | e-audiobook | e-video
Amazing Grace by 1945- Mary Hoffman
Also available in: video

Friends come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. See what friends you find in these picture books!

Bear's new friend by Karma Wilson
The day you begin by Jacqueline Woodson

LGBTQ Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June. These picture books promote acceptance, understanding, and, of course, love! Share one today to celebrate!

Heather has two mommies by Lesléa Newman

Summer is the perfect time to curl up with a book about man's best friend! Try a picture book featuring a dog below. 

A ball for Daisy by Christopher Raschka
Bark, George by Jules Feiffer

July is National Ice Cream Month! Celebrate with an early reader, picture book, or chapter book about this delicious treat!

Dizzy Izzy by Jon Scieszka
Esme the ice cream fairy by Daisy Meadows

 

Sometimes you just want to go to the moon. Here are some fiction and nonfiction books about space, the moon, astronauts, and spacey people. Try one of these books; while they are targeted to new and developing readers, they may have appeal to a wider audience. Click on the title for location and availability.

Space cows by Eric Seltzer
The Moon's time to shine by Scott Emmons

Peace and love go hand in hand.  We enjoyed reading and talking about both of those topics today in Family Storytime. After reading some of these wonderful books, be sure to get out into the world and spread the peace, love, and kindness we all have inside us.  Happy reading!

Stories and Songs from Storytime

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