Winter Birds and Books

One misty day, a fog creeps in on little cat feet. But Mooch, having awakened from a nap, is mystified. Where could he be? Maybe...In heaven? Just Like Heaven by Patrick McDonnell, a book that savors every day's simple delights.

Can you guess which animal has these feet? Find out why these feet, and those of eight other animals, are perfectly adapted to their habitat. This fun guessing game will have children looking at feet in a whole new way! Who Has These Feet? by Laura Hulbert.

Augustus the tiger was sad. He had lost his smile. So he did a HUGE tigery stretch, and set off to find it. Augustus And His Smile by Catherine Rayner celebrates the beauty of the world and the simple happiness it brings us when we open our eyes to it.

Camouflaged animals are experts at not being seen. Test your skills at spotting these cleverly disguised critters and learn about the ways animals adapt to their environments. Big, full-color photos, playful clues, and cool facts make for a fun, interactive experience. Camouflage Clues A Photo Riddle Book by Megan Cooley Peterson.

Are the hands open and closed, or are they left and right? You decide. Is the hammock empty and full or near and far? There is no one answer. But there are many opposites to think about, talk about, and discover Exactly the Opposite by Tana Hoban.

Look! Animal babies are hatching from their shells. Study the picture and read the clues to find out what animal it will be. Can you guess? This book is filled with fascinating facts about animals, hatchlings, and their environment Guess What Is Growing Inside This Egg by Mia Posada.

The kids made winter bird garlands! We read these six great books, and munched on fruit and crackers. I can't believe it's almost March. But the fun continues at the Emergent Reader Story Time, join us.
-Carol

It's okay maybe a bear ate the biggest dinner...

What happens when you can't find your favorite book? When the book you love is missing? Climb into the imagination of a young child for a hilarious picture book romp. Maybe A Bear Ate It! By Robie H. Harris.

It's okay to be a different color. It's okay to dance by yourself. It's okay to wear glasses. It's okay to have a pet worm...it's okay to be different! It's Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr.

This octopus has seven friends coming over, and everyone wants something different for dinner!
Having eight arms can come in handy! Dinner for Eight by Roger DeMuth.

Everyone needs kisses, so what could be better than a book that is full of them? Do worms kiss underground, with the soil all around? Do fish kiss like this-splosh, splash, splish? From big kisses to small kisses, there's a kiss in this book for everyone. The Biggest Kiss by Joanna Walsh & Judi Abbot.

Tuesday was Valentine's Day, the kids made Valentine heart cards, and pipe cleaner jewelry, fun! We gobbled on pink and purple cupcakes and heart shaped cookies. I think everyone had a good time. I love sharing fun books and crafts. See you at story time.

-Carol

Would you like to join us?

The kids painted using wood blocks wrapped with yarn, fun! I love the "would you rather game," so reading John Burningham's book Would You Rather is perfect for challenging a preschooler...would you rather?


Would you like to ride on the back of a dolphin? --Yes, Would you like the dolphin to steal your bathing suit? --No, thank you. Will you want to read Valerie Wheeler's book Yes, Please! No, Thank You! over and over again? ---Yes!

Everybody needs to use the potty, including Josh and all the animals. Some need one for their big bottom, while others need one for their thin bottom. Some need one for their green bottom, while others need one for their furry bottom. Josh needs one for his bare bottom—well done, Josh! The Big Potty Book by
Guido Van Genechten.

Fried crickets? Rose petal soup? Can it really be true? Find out as you read and learn about some weird and wonderful food! Weird But True Food By Carmen Bredeson.

Next Tuesday is Valentine's Day and the Emergent Reader Story Time is celebrating!
Join the fun on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.

-Carol

How Dreamy

If a duckling grows and becomes a duck, can a car grow and...become a truck? If a kitten grows and becomes a cat, can a cap grow and...become a hat? Do you know which ones will grow? Think, then answer Yes or No. Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow? By Susan A. Shea.


Question: What do you do when Pete's in a bad mood?Answer: Turn him into a pizza, or course! Pete's A Pizza By William Steig.

Do some birds really build their
nests in a cactus? Do animals live under the Antarctic ice? Find out as you read and learn about some wonderful animalsand their weird homes! Weird But True Animal Homes By Carmen Bredeson.

Shark's not afraid of anything. The dark? Nah. A big mean bear? Don't make him laugh! But there is one thing that even Shark fears...Can you guess what it is? I'm a Shark By Bob Shea.
The kids made dream catchers, using paper plates, feathers, beads, and yarn. They turned out great! The reading and crafting preschool train is chugging along, come join the fun.

-Carol

Toothpicks and Marshmallows!

Carmelita loves to greet everyone in her neighborhood,
and what a colorful neighborhood she lives in. There are people from so many different cultures, and they all like to say hello too. Rachel Isadora's book Say Hello! is a fun place to explore.

Rolf is a good little wolf. But one day he meets up with-guess who?-the Big Bad Wolf. Will Rolf discover a big bad wolf inside him? You'll want to sink your teeth into this funny tale, Good Little Wolf By Nadia Shireen.

Edward loves his STUFF more than anything...until he gets buried beneath it. Will Edward agree to part with his STUFF before it's too late? Read Stuff By Margie Palatini to find out!
When Little Mouse finds a delicious apple, he knows exactly what to do. He decides to keep it a secret from all of his friends. But by the end of this charming story, Little Mouse realizes it's better to share a secret than to keep it all to one's self, Little Mouse's Big Secret By Eric Battut.

We made toothpick and marshmallow sculptures! Talk about fun, I think we have some architects and engineers at story time. The fun continues every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., come check it out.

-Carol

Story time is back so that means one thing, great books! In Happy Pig Day! Piggie celebrates her favorite day of the year! But will Gerald the Elephant be included in the festivities? Read Mo Willems book to find out.

In the busy city, there are lots of people with hats. But there is only one guy with a bear in his hat. That's Milo. The Magician. Jon Agee's book Milo's Hat Trick will leave you wanting a magic hat of your own.


You'd expect a boy with a name like Livingstone Columbus Magellan Crouse to explore. But Livingstone Columbus Megallen Crouse doesn't stop there- he comes home with specimens from his travels! Curious readers are in for a fun adventure. Not Inside This House! By Kevin Lewis



Join the fun every Tuesday, at 10 a.m. in the Carnegie Room. Ages 4-6 and story time is always free.

Carol

A New Year

Well, 2012 has officially begun but nothing says the start of a new year like "STORYTIMES ARE BACK!"

Starting Tuesday our Winter StoryTime Session begins. Here is the line up:

Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.~Emergent Reader Storytime includes fun crafts, stories and a snack.

Wednesdays @ 10 and 10:45 a.m.~ Infant Toddler Time with stories, songs, fingerplays and lots of smiles.

Every other Thursday 10:30 a.m.~ Busy Hands and Feet whihch says it all. Stories, rhymes, music, movement and, of course, laughs!

New this year is Family Storytime in Spanish every third Saturday 11:00 a.m.

Hope to see you here this winter! Diana