Toddler Story Time: Pirates and Princesses

Our Pirates and Princesses

Today we explored our imaginative sides by finding out what it takes to be both a PIRATE and a PRINCESS by reading these books:
 Edward and the Pirates by David McPhail



 Pirates Guide to Recess by James Preller




 Princess Penelope by Todd Mack

 Do Princesses wear hiking boots? by Carmela LaVigna Coyle

Then we all "walked the plank" to create our PIRATE or PRINCESS hat to wear home while listening to Sofia the First sing "I'm not ready to be a princess." We left the library ready to take on the world with our imagination!

Toddler Story Time: Monsters

Monsters can be scary, but today we read a collection of stories about the most lovable monsters! Be sure to give these monsters a chance!

Books from today:

 Monster Musical Chairs by Stuart Murphy

 Tickle Monster by Josie Bissett on Barnes & Noble Online Storytime

And a classic Golden Book story: "A Monster at the end of this book" with our furry friend Grover!

You might also like:
 Spike the Mixed-up Monster by Susan Hood

  Monster Math by Anne Miranda

Videos from today:

Sesame Street: "Monster in the Mirror" 

Disney Junior: "Happy Monster Band" playlist including "Get Up and Go Go Go", "Do the Monster Stomp", and "Scare Up Some Fun"

Here's hoping you find more friendly monsters in the pages of your books!

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Toddler Story Time: FALL

Fall is one of my favorite seasons! It means that temperatures might start getting cooler, and Houston's summer heat will soon loosen its grip on its inhabitants. Plus it means that leaves rustle under our feet and pumpkins are EVERYWHERE!

Books we read today:
 Fall is Not Easy by Marty Kelley

 Fall Mixed Up by Bob Raczka

 Pumpkin Harvest by Calvin Harris

Videos and songs from today:
Guess the Seasons by Sesame Street

Husky in leaves - who doesn't live watching the pure joy of a dog playing?

I leave you with a beautiful video about Autumn:



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Toddler Story Time: Hugs

This week's theme reminds us that no matter who you are or what you're feeling, a hug is something that's worth giving. Hugs make you smile from the inside out, so make sure you share some today and so you don't pout!

Books we read together:
 Hug Machine by Scott Campbell

 Time for a Hug by Phillis Gershator

 Hop, Hop, Jump! by Lauren Thompson


Videos we watched:
"Kristen Bell needs a hug" from Sesame Street
"The Hug Song" by The BopBops

Remember to share a book and a hug with those you love!