Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio | Read Aloud Children’s Story

In the story “Gaston,” we meet Mrs. Poodle and her four puppies, who are learning to be proper little dogs. However, Gaston, who is larger and different from his siblings, discovers that he doesn’t quite fit in with their refined lifestyle. After a mix-up at the park, Gaston and another puppy, Antoinette, switch families and ultimately find happiness by embracing their true selves, leading to a beautiful blend of their unique traits in their future families.

Sleepy Sheepy | A cute rhyming bedtime story

In today’s Storytime lesson, we explored two delightful stories: “Sleepy Sheepy” by Lucy Ruth Cummins, which follows a playful sheep who learns to embrace bedtime, and “The Love Tank” by Andrea Mendoza Vascones, which teaches the importance of kindness and love in filling our emotional “love tanks.” Both stories emphasize the value of connection and self-care, encouraging children to share love and kindness with others while recognizing their own needs for affection.

I Don’t Like Koala – A lesson about learning to love what you have

In today’s story time, we read “I Don’t Like Koala” by Sean Farrell, which follows Adam, a boy who initially finds his koala toy spooky and tries to hide it during his bedtime routine. Throughout the story, Adam embarks on an adventure with the koala and ultimately learns to appreciate and love it, realizing that sometimes we need to embrace what we have. The lesson highlights the importance of acceptance and finding joy in unexpected places.

The Bear Who Shared | Read Aloud Book for Kids

In today’s Story Time Family lesson, we read “The Bear Who Shared” by Catherine Weiner, which tells the tale of Norris the bear, who loves ploranges and learns the importance of sharing. When his friends Tulip and Violet approach the plorange, Norris decides to share the fruit with them, leading to a joyful experience and the formation of new friendships. The story emphasizes that sharing not only enhances enjoyment but also fosters connections with others.

Firefighter Ted by Andrea Beaty & Pascal Lemaitre – Read Aloud Story for Kids

In today’s story time, we read “Firefighter Ted” by Andrea Beaty and Pascal Lemaitre, where a young boy named Ted takes on the role of a firefighter when he smells smoke in his home. Throughout his adventurous day, Ted helps his mom, rescues animals, ensures safety at school, and ultimately saves his principal from a fire hazard, demonstrating that anyone can be a hero by promoting safety and quick thinking. The lesson emphasizes the importance of being proactive and helping others in need.

My name is not Refugee | Children’s Books Read Aloud

In today’s Storytime lesson, we explored the book “My Name is Not Refugee” by Kate Milner, which tells the poignant journey of a child and their mother as they leave their unsafe home in search of safety. Through the story, we discussed themes of loss, resilience, and gratitude, encouraging children to reflect on their own experiences and the importance of kindness towards those who face similar challenges. The lesson emphasized the significance of understanding and empathy for refugees, reminding us that their identity extends beyond the label they are given.

COOL CARS (Amazing Machines) by Tony Mitton & Ant Parker – Read Aloud Story

In today’s Story Time lesson, children explored the exciting world of cars through the story “Cool Cars” by Tony Mitten and Ant Parker. They learned about how cars work, the importance of drivers and traffic rules, different types of cars, and how to take care of them, all while imagining fun adventures on the road. The lesson emphasized the joy of driving and the various roles cars play in our lives.

Little Winkle Needs to Tinkle | A rhyming tale of a pursuit of a bathroom!

In today’s Storytime lesson, we read “Little Winkle Needs to Tinkle,” which follows Little Winkle’s adventure in the car as he realizes he needs to use the bathroom after initially saying he didn’t. The story emphasizes the importance of listening to your body’s signals and the lesson that it’s wise to go to the bathroom before leaving home to avoid uncomfortable situations. Thank you for joining us, and we encourage you to keep reading more fun stories!

Brilliant Boats by Tony Mitton & Ant Parker – Read Aloud Story for Kids

In today’s Storytime lesson, we explored the fascinating world of boats through the story “Brilliant Boats” by Tony Mitten and Ant Parker. We learned how boats float, the different types of boats, and the importance of safety while boating, including wearing life jackets. The lesson also introduced key boat parts and fun facts, emphasizing the joy and excitement of boating adventures.

Monkey and Me | Kids Books Read Aloud

In today’s Story Time, we enjoyed the adventure of “Monkey and Me” by Emily Gravett, where we joined Monkey on a journey to see various animals, including penguins, kangaroos, bats, elephants, and more monkeys. Throughout the story, we engaged in counting the animals together, enhancing our counting skills while having fun. The lesson concluded with a cozy tea time after an exciting day of exploration.