Did you miss our Thankful Storytime this week? Don't worry, here's what you missed, plus a few more suggestions to have a gratitude-inspired storytime at home!

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The thankful book by Todd Parr

 

Did you miss our Umbrella Storytime this week? Don't worry, here's what you missed, plus a few more suggestions to have a rainy storytime at home!

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The big umbrella by illustrator Amy June Bates

Make your arms go as wide as the big umbrella, and then put on a smile as big as the umbrella!

 

If you enjoyed reading about Kit Kittredge, the American Girl character from 1934, you might be interested in these titles.

Fiction

The mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis
Also available in: e-book | audiobook

 

Did you miss our Sleepy Storytime this week? Don't worry, here's what you missed, plus a few more suggestions to have a bedtime storytime at home!

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Did you miss our Hippopotamus Storytime this week? Don't worry, here's what you missed, plus a few more suggestions to have a hippopotastic storytime at home!

 

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Hippopotamuses by Kate Riggs

A basic nonfiction introduction to the amazing hippopotamus.

 

If you enjoyed reading about Gabriela McBride, the American Girl of the Year from 2017, you might be interested in these titles.

Fiction

Marisol by Gary Soto

 

Did you miss our Spooky Storytime this week? Don't worry, here's what you missed, plus a few more suggestions to have a chillingly thrilling storytime at home!

**Note: none of the books come from our Halloween Holiday Collection.

 

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Creepy pair of underwear! by Aaron Reynolds

 

Death and grief can be a challenge to talk about at any age or time. The following titles might help to start those difficult conversations. Simpler books are at the top of the list, but might appeal to a wider audience. Books for older readers are toward the bottom.

For additional suggestions, or for resources specific to any given situation, please ask a Reference Librarian or use our May We Suggest service.

 

Ida, always by Caron Levis
The purple balloon by Christopher Raschka

 

Did you miss our Nursery Rhyme Storytime this week? Don't worry, here's what you missed, plus a few more suggestions to have a rhyming storytime at home!

 

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Hickory dickory dock by Keith Baker

 

Did you miss our Red Storytime this week? Don't worry, here's what you missed, plus a few more suggestions to have a colorful storytime at home!

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Early bird by Toni Yuly

The early bird comes across some breakfast. Point out all the red elements in the illustrations. Also available in Board Book format.

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