Trying storytime at home for the first time? These resources chosen by CPL librarians will have you laughing, moving, and reading in no time. Remember, this is the perfect time to be silly with the kids!

If you're looking for options outside of your home library, Hoopla Kids has thousands of books available for check out with your CPL card (note: we've raised Hoopla limits to 40 during the closure).

Dance breaks are just as important to storytime as books are!

• CPL favorites Jim Gill and Caspar Babypants are on YouTube
• Hoopla Kids has a huge selection of kids music available

Rhymes and fingerplays help improve memory and fine motor skills in children.

• Jbrary provides an extensive library of songs and fingerplays to try at home
• Storytime Katie has a huge list of rhymes that are perfect for little ones

Try these tips to get the most out of reading with your child:

• Let your child pick the story
• Use silly voices for different characters
• Ask questions about the story
• Let your child ask questions too
• Show your child the words (eventually they'll understand that it's the words that you're reading)
• It's okay to stop reading when your child loses interest - perfect time for a dance break!