•  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: 
Pirates
Early Learning Tip
 
Pretend play (also known as dramatic play or role play) is critical for developing oral language. Researchers discovered that children engaged in pretend play often use higher forms of language than they would use in normal situations. 
 
 
Book Recommendations
Goldenlocks and the three pirates
by April Jones Prince; illustrated by Steven Salerno

Stumbling onto a pirate ship manned by Mama, Papa and Baby pirates, Goldenlocks is unable to resist improving on their humdrum environment with spicier foods, furniture repairs and well-strung hammocks, impressing the pirates so much that they invite her to join them.
Ahoy!
by Sophie Blackall

Encouraging imaginative play and family fun, a young child convinces their parents to embark on a high-seas adventure in their living room with the help of a vacuum, broom and carpet!
We're going on a treasure hunt
by Kelly DiPucchio; illustrated by Jay Fleck

An imaginative twist on the storytime classic features an adventurous crew of animal pirates that embarks on a swashbuckling treasure hunt on the high seas in the face of hungry whales, thrashing squids and booming thunderstorms.
Where does a pirate go potty?
by Dawn Babb Prochovnic; illustrated by Jacob Souva

This little pirate's got to go potty! He wanders around sandy beaches and dark caves, discovering where the sea lion, the pelican, and even the octopus go potty. But where in the seven seas can a pirate go?! A hilarious adventure filled with playful anticipation and fun, Where Does a Pirate Go Potty? guarantees a good time and laughter.
Pete the cat and the treasure map
by James Dean

A groovy pirate adventure starring the irrepressible Pete the Cat and his scallywag crew finds them battling a giant sea monster, searching for hidden treasure and more.
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Rhyme of the Week
If You're a Pirate and You Know It
(Tune: "If You're Happy and You Know It")
 
If you're a pirate and you know it,
swab the deck. (swish, swish)
If you're a pirate and you know it,
swab the deck. (swish, swish)
If you're a pirate and you know it,
then you'll hear the sea winds blowin.
If you're a pirate and you know it,
swab the deck. (swish, swish)
 
Verses two and three:
If you're a pirate and you know it,
walk the plank. (stomp, stomp)...
 
If you're a pirate and you know it,
say, Ahoy! (with arm movement)...
 
Song of the Week 

 
Song: Pirate Ship
Artist: Little Miss Ann
Album: Music for Tots
 
Watch on YouTube Here
Baby Sign Language & Letter of the Week
   Baby Sign Language
HAT
Letter of the Week 
 
 
P p
 
Ask your little one:

What sound does this letter make?
What words start with 'P'?
 
Play I Spy with the letter 'P' as you go about your day! 
 
Looking for More?
Join us for the following story times!
 
This is the last week of our current Story Time session.
The next session will begin at both locations the week of June 2nd.
 
Hope to see you then!
 
 
Investing in Early Childhood Development

 
 
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, "Early relational health (ERH) is a framework that explores the role of early relationships and experiences in healthy development across a child's lifetime." Learn more about the ERH framework
and find links to recommended resources on our blog at cooklib.org/early-relational-health.
 
 
 
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Please email us any questions, suggestions, or concerns at tnorstrom@cooklib.org.