•  FAMILY STORY TIME  •
Hello from your Family Story Time Team!
Below are some of our favorite parts from story time that you can enjoy at home.
 
 Theme of the Week: 
Fireworks
Early Learning Tip
Singing helps children hear the smaller sounds in words which will help them sound out words later when they are learning to read. Also, many songs have new words for little ones to learn. This will help them grow their vocabulary as well!
 
Book Recommendations
Red, white, and boom!
by Lee Wardlaw; illustrated by Huy Voun Lee.

Children are invited to travel across the country for a city parade, a beach picnic and fireworks in the park with this poetic celebration of the many cultures and traditions that make the Fourth of July, America's birthday, so special.
On the Fourth of July
by Maggie C. Rudd; illustrated by Elisa Chavarri.

Celebrating community, summertime and the Fourth of July, this inclusive picture book depicts families watching the fireworks show as it glitters and sparkles and paints the night sky.
You're my little firecracker
by Nicola Edwards; illustrated by Natalie Marshall

Featuring everything from adorable firecrackers to sweet apple pies, You're My Little Firecracker is a festive story that celebrates the love between a parent and child. Each colorful spread features a sweet, rhyming sentiment paired with a die-cut shape that adds depth and interest. With chunky pages for little hands and endearing text, this board book is the perfect read for the Fourth of July or anytime of the year!
Daniel's first fireworks
by Becky Friedman

Attending a special fireworks show on Jungle Beach with their parents, Daniel Tiger and his little sister, Margaret, are initially scared by the loud firework noises but feel better when they hold hands.
Fireworks : eureka! the biography of an idea
by Lori Haskins Houran

From the first gunpowder-filled bamboo stalk thrown on a bonfire to dazzling overhead multicolor displays of today, Fireworks is a fun and informative look at the development of an invention that sparks joy.
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Rhyme of the Week
Twinkle, Twinkle Fireworks
 
 
Twinkle, twinkle, fireworks 
 
Flashing high above the earth 
 
All the shining sparkles say, 
 
“Happy Independence Day!” 
 
Twinkle, twinkle, fireworks 
 
Flashing high above the earth. 
 
 
Song of the Week 

 
Song: The More We Get Together
Artist: The Laurie Berkner Band
Album: Buzz Buzz
 
Watch on YouTube Here
Baby Sign Language & Letter of the Week
   Baby Sign Language
FIREWORK
Letter of the Week 
 
 
F f
 
Ask your little one:

What sound does this letter make?
What words start with 'F'?
 
Play I Spy with the letter 'F' as you go about your day! 
 
Looking for More?
Join us for the following story times!
 
Baby Story Time
(Birth–12 mos. with an adult)
9:30-10:15 am
Register for Mondays at Cook Park
Register for Wednesdays at Aspen Drive
 
Outdoor Story Time at the Libertyville Farmers Market
Thursdays at 10:00-10:15 am
DROP IN
 
 
Family Story Time
10:00-10:45 am
Tuesdays at Aspen Drive
Fridays at Cook Park
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DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, THERE WILL BE NO STORY TIME AT COOK PARK ON FRIDAY, JULY 4TH.
 
Investing in Early Childhood Development

 
 
From the world-renowned Institute for Learning & Brain 
Sciences at the University of Washington, try these fun and 
engaging activities designed for parents and caregivers to 
support early learning at home – just in time for summer! 
https://modules.ilabs.uw.edu/at-home-activities/
 
 
 
Want more story time?
You can find our past Family, Russian, and Bilingual Story Times on YouTube! 
 
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We would love your feedback!
Please email us any questions, suggestions, or concerns at tnorstrom@cooklib.org.