When people ask me what a teen librarian does, I always have to laugh. We do a little bit of everything. One of my favorite things to do is toddler storytime.
Lately, I feel like I am in a funk so I have been on a quest to find some new storytime books. Below is a list of some of my favorites from this year.
Without further ado, here are my top five for Spring 2019:
Lately, I feel like I am in a funk so I have been on a quest to find some new storytime books. Below is a list of some of my favorites from this year.
Without further ado, here are my top five for Spring 2019:
Bloom Bloom! by April Pulley Sayre
April Pulley Sayre is known for her delightful nature picture books. Books like Raindrops Roll, Best in Snow, and Full of Fall are some of my favorite storytime books! Now, Sayre finally has a book dedicated to spring. The simple text and large vibrant photographs are perfect for a toddler or even preschool storytimes.
For more interaction, you can add in Sign Language for bloom or flower and have the audience do the sign each time "bloom bloom!" is said.
For more interaction, you can add in Sign Language for bloom or flower and have the audience do the sign each time "bloom bloom!" is said.
How to Two by David Soman
A quiet day at a playground quickly becomes busy when one boy slides down a slide and sees two kids on a see-saw, and three kids playing jump rope. Before long there are ten kids playing!
How to Two by David Soman is a must own concept book that focuses on counting to ten and then reverse counting. Not only is the interactive counting concept a storytime winner, but this book also sneakily celebrates inclusive play, friendship, and community.
Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish by Beth Ferry
I don't know about you, but I love silly storytime books. In this book, readers find out ten rules you must follow in order for your birthday wish to come true. Like How to Two, this is an excellent concept counting book. There is also a lot of humor in too that would make it perfect for school-age outreach visits or preschool storytime. You could also easily plug this book into a birthday storytime or unbirthday program.
There are No Bears in this Bakery by Julia Sarcone-Roach
You might recognize Julie Sarcone-Roach's name from her Ezra Jack Keats Honor Book The Bear Ate Your Sandwich.
This book takes on a similar plot as her previous work. It is about a bear that gets into a little trouble.
Told from a cat named Muffy's perspective, Muffy hears a sound in the bakery and goes to investigate. Muffy isn't sure what she will find, but she is not expecting to find a bear!
Both entertaining and sweet this book is perfect for older preschool or school-age outreach visits.
Everybunny Dream! by Ellie Sandall
Author Ellie Sandall has been a Jbrary favorite for several years now. The newest book in the bunny series is no exception. Filled with repetition and beautiful illustrations, this book is begging to be used in a bedtime storytime!
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What are some of your favorite 2019 picture books so far?
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