Storytime

Greeting

Storytime Song – “Open Shut Them” by Hap Palmer

Mystery Letter of the Week with Napoleon (Z) & Theme (Solar Eclipse)

Interactive Question – Have you ever seen the moon during the daytime?

Action Rhyme – “Mister Sun“

Read a Book – Eclipse by Andy Rash

Shaky Egg Song – “I Know a Chicken” by Laurie Berkner

Action Rhyme – “Mister Moon”

Read a Book – When the Sky Glows by Nell Cross Beckerman

Closing Song – “Wimoweh” by Laurie Berkner

Goodbye Rhyme – “Tickle the Stars”

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Holiday

Our next solar eclipse takes place on April 8, 2024. This year, we are in path of totality for the solar eclipse. This means the sky will go dark for a few minutes as the moon covers the sun during the day. On this day, we can use very special glasses to look at the sun. Remember: only look if you have a grown-up with you and eclipse glasses. Check out the video below to learn more about solar eclipses from NASA.

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More Book Options

When the Sky Glows by Nell Cross Beckerman

A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse by Kate Allen Fox

When Moon Became the Moon by Rob Hodgson

Moon!: Earth’s Best Friend by Stacy McAnulty

Sun!: One in a Billion by Stacy McAnulty

The Sun Plays with the Moon: An Imaginative Introduction to the Lunar and Solar Eclipses by Alicia Mofford

Eclipse: How the 1919 Solar Eclipse Proved Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity by Darcy Pattison

Eclipse by Andy Rash

Eclipses by Martha E.H. Rustad

Total Solar Eclipse: A Stellar Friendship Story by Jayme Sandberg

The Sun is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick Seluk

Eclipse Miracle: The Sun is the Same Size as the Moon in the Sky by Sand Sheff

Mister Moon, Mister Moon

You’re up too soon

The sun is still in the sky

Go back to your bed,

And cover up your head

And wait till the day goes by

In the morning the sun wakes up

And marches all the day

At noon he stands straight overhead

And at night? He goes away

Storytime

Greeting

Storytime Song – “Open Shut Them” by Hap Palmer

Mystery Letter of the Week with Napoleon (Z) & Theme (Wild & Domestic Rodents)

Interactive Question – If you were a rodent, what would you stuff in your cheeks?

Action Rhyme – “Quiet Mouse“

Read a Book – Me and My Big Mouse by Ethan Long

Shaky Egg Song – “I Know a Chicken” by Laurie Berkner

Action Rhyme – “Little Jingle Mouse”

Read a Book – Good Night Owl by Greg Pizzoli

Closing Song – “Wimoweh” by Laurie Berkner

Goodbye Rhyme – “Tickle the Stars”

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Holiday

World Rat Day is April 4. These fluffy creatures are incredibly smart and often have many talents. Celebrate this holiday by seeing how many squirrels you can find today! Check out the video below to learn about the biggest rodent, the capybara!

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More Book Options

All Because of the Tail by Maria Luisa Di Gravio

Capybara is Friends with Everyone by Maddie Frost

House Mouse by Michael Hall

Hamsters Make Terrible Roommates by Cheryl B. Klein

How to Catch a Mouse by Philippa Leathers

Me and My Big Mouse by Ethan Long

I Am a Tiger by Karl Newson

If You Give a Mouse a Brownie by Laura Numeroff

Good Night Owl by Greg Pizzoli

I Am Hungry by Michael Rosen

A Delicious Story by Barney Saltzberg

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems

Storytime

Greeting

Storytime Song – “Open Shut Them” by Hap Palmer

Mystery Letter of the Week with Napoleon (X) & Theme (Hair Appreciation)

Interactive Question – What color is your hair?

Action Rhyme – “Brush Your Hair“

Read a Book – The Hair Book by Graham Tether

Shaky Egg Song – “I Know a Chicken” by Laurie Berkner

Picture Story – On Account of the Gum by Adam Rex

Action Rhyme (TBD) – “Gregory Griggs“

Read a Book – I Love My Fur! by Kelly Leigh Miller

Closing Song – “Wimoweh” by Laurie Berkner

Goodbye Rhyme – “Tickle the Stars”

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Holiday

Good Hair Day is March 26. Whether you’re having a good hair day or a bad one, wear your hair with pride! Celebrate today by donning a silly wig or choosing an interesting hair style. Check out the first video below to experience a field trip to a hair salon.

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More Book Options

My Hair by Danielle Murrell Cox

I Love Me, Naturally by L. Edwards

My Fade is Fresh by Shauntay Grant

My Hair by Hannah Lee

If Dinosaurs Had Hair by Dan Marvin

I Love My Fur! by Kelly Leigh Miller

Princess Hair by Sharee Miller

Stephanie’s Ponytail by Robert N. Munsch

On Account of the Gum by Adam Rex

Mr. Fiorello’s Head by Cecilia Ruiz

The Hair Book by Graham Tether

The Hair Book by LaTonya Yvette

Storytime

Greeting

Storytime Song – “Open Shut Them” by Hap Palmer

Mystery Letter of the Week with Napoleon ( W ) & Theme (Flowers & Gardening)

Interactive Question – Have you ever planted a seed?

Action Rhyme – “Watch It Bloom“

Read a Book – Everything Grows by Raffi Cavoukian

Shaky Egg Song – “I Know a Chicken” by Laurie Berkner

Action Rhyme – “Ten Little Flowers”

Read a Book – Plant the Tiny Seed by Christie Matheson

Closing Song – “Wimoweh” by Laurie Berkner

Goodbye Rhyme – “Tickle the Stars”

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Holiday

National Plant a Flower Day is March 12. Spring is in full bloom! Go out and play in the dirt or plant a flower to help your garden grow. Check out the video below to learn about planting a garden.

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More Book Options

Wildflower by Melanie Brown

Flower Garden by Eve Bunting

The Balcony by Melissa Castrillon

Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert

How to Grow a Friend by Sara Gillingham

When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes

The Best Flower Ever! by Neesha Hudson

We Are Growing! by Laurie Keller

Plant the Tiny Seed by Christie Matheson

Everything Grows by Raffi Cavoukian

I’m Growing Great by Mechal Renee Roe

Sprout Branches Out by Jessika Von Innerebner

I heard a little jingle mouse

Right inside my house

It sounded like the jingle

Of a little jingle mouse

He jingled on the ceiling

He jingled to the floor

He jingled ‘til he fell asleep

And he began to snore

Gregory Griggs, Gregory Griggs

Had forty-seven wigs

He wore them up

He wore them down

To please the people of the town

He wore them East

He wore them West

Be he could never tell

Which one he loved the best

(Tune: “Jingle Bells”)

Brush your hair everyday

Give your hair a treat

Part it, braid it, brush it back

Always keep it neat

Brush it once, brush it twice

Keep it nice and clean

Brush and brush the tangles out

And see the lovely sheen

Storytime

Greeting

Storytime Song – “Open Shut Them” by Hap Palmer

Mystery Letter of the Week with Napoleon (V) & Theme (Hopping Creatures)

Interactive Question – Can you name some animals that leap?

Action Rhyme – “Jump, Jump Went the Little Green Frog”

Read a Book – Jump! by Scott M. Fischer OR Ah Ha by Jeff Mack

Shaky Egg Song – “I Know a Chicken” by Laurie Berkner

Action Rhyme – “Here We Go Jumping“

Read a Book – Pouch! by David Ezra Stein

Closing Song – “Wimoweh” by Laurie Berkner

Goodbye Rhyme – “Tickle the Stars”

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Holiday

Leap Day is February 29. This special day only comes around once every four years. To show some excitement, try to leap everywhere you go today. Check out the first video below to learn more about jumping and see how far you can jump, then see what froggy fun you can do at home!

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More Book Options

Who Hops? by Katie Davis

Jump! by Scott M. Fischer

Hooray for Hoppy! by Tim Hopgood

The Leaping Laddoo by Harshita Jerath

Puddle Jumpers by Anne Margaret Lewis

Ah Ha by Jeff Mack

Ballet Cat: Dance! Dance! Underpants! by Bob Shea

Pouch! by David Ezra Stein

Bunny Will Not Jump! by Jason Tharp

Leap Back Home to Me by Lauren Thompson

Snap! by Anna Walker

I’m a Frog! by Mo Willems

(Tune: “Looby Loo”)

Here we go jumping high

Here we go jumping low

Here we go jumping around

That’s how the kangaroo goes

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Here we go jumping fast

Here we go jumping slow

Here we go jumping everywhere

That’s how the kangaroo goes