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Staff Storytime Recommendations! September 2024 |
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Storytime (At Home Version)
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Shh! we have a plan
by Chris Haughton
Spotting an exquisite bird high up in a tree, four friends engage in a sequence of stealthy plans to capture the bird only to have their efforts comically foiled, while their quiet, observant companion stretches out his hand to execute a better plan of his own.
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The book that almost rhymed
by Omar Abed
When his sister keeps interrupting his story with wild ideas that don't even rhyme, a big brother suddenly realizes she's actually improving his yarn?—?and doing it with an impressive surprise of her own?—?and decides to share the narrative.
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Go and get with Rex
by David LaRochelle
"While playing Go and Get, where each player must go and get something that starts with a certain letter, Jack and Jill are mystified as to why Rex keeps getting it wrong, in this comical alphabetical exercise in thinking outside the box.
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There's a ghost in this house
by Oliver Jeffers
A small green-skinned girl in a haunted house looks for ghosts under the bed, in the library, in the bathroom, and in the cupboards
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Frankenslime
by Joy Keller
In this hilarious twist on Frankenstein, a young slime scientist's latest experiment goes awry when her latest creation comes to life.
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I want my hat back
by Jon Klassen
A bear almost gives up his search for his missing hat until he remembers something important, in a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist.
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Cape
by Kevin Johnson
After losing the person in his life he loves more than anything, a young child holds onto a cape as a source of comfort and strength as he navigates the sadness and joy of his memories.
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Amy Wu and the warm welcome
by Kat Zhang
To draw Lin, a new student from China, out of his shell, Amy Lu invites him to her dumpling party, and with a little help from her grandma, gives him the warmest welcome ever!
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Mr. S
by Monica Arnaldo
When a kindergarten class arrives for the first day at school, they are greeted only by the words “Mr. S” on the chalkboard and a delicious-looking sandwich, resulting in merry mayhem as the kids wonder if the sandwich is their teacher.
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The good little mermaid's guide to bedtime
by Eija Sumner
A little mermaid, who is a terror of the deep?—?too fierce, scary and ferocious to follow The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime?—?resists going to sleep at every turn, in this uproarious underwater story.
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My Teacher Has Tattoos
by Darren Lopez
Based on real events that took place during author Darren Lopez's first year teaching in Washington DC, My Teacher Has Tattoos is an impactful conversation starter that brings to life the pitfalls of stereotyping in the classroom and beyond
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Buffalo Fluffalo
by Bess Kalb
"A sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is"
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My name
by Supriya Kelkar
When his name is mispronounced, leading to laughter in the classroom, an Indian American boy is reminded by his parents how special he is and how his unique name reflects that.
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Storytime with VOX books!
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Sana, Sana, Colita De Rana Vox Audio
by Citlali Reyes
Inspirado en la clásica canción con rima, Sana, sana, colita de rana, con la que crecen muchos niños latinoamericanos, este libro sigue a Tina en su búsqueda para convertirse en una aspirante a luchadora mexicana, junto a su lujoso compañero, Mr. Frog. Después de sufrir un abucheo, su hermano se burla de Tina. Su ouchie la hace querer renunciar, pero depende de ella enfrentar su miedo a lesionarse nuevamente, y tal como lo anima la canción, no importa cuán mal se pongan las cosas, ¡hoy o mañana siempre será mejor!
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The sour grape
by Jory John
The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet?
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Say my name
by Joanna Ho
"New York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho, of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, creates a meaningful and diverse picture book about how names define us. Names reveal generational ties and histories, weaving an intricate tale of the past. Names--and correctly saying them--are important.
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Brilliant Bea
by Shaina Rudolph
An endearing and empowering story that demonstrates that a learning difference like dyslexia doesn't define who you are. With her new approach, Beatrice is able to show her classmates who she really has been all along. This book is set in Easy Reading, a dyslexia-friendly font
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Ready for the spotlight!
by Jaime Kim
An exuberant and relatable picture book about sibling rivalry, ballet, and finding your free-form self. Jaime Kim's author-illustrator debut captures the shifting emotions of competition, sisterhood, and joy in movement with warmth, charm, and a delicious candy-bright palette
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La supercapa de Abuela Vox Audio
by Ana Siqueira
Los sábados son días de superhéroes. Equipados con sus batidos y capas, Luis y su abuela pueden convertir cualquier cosa en una aventura. Pero cuando Abuela se enferma, Luis tiene que aprender una nueva forma de ser un héroe.
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Children of the forest
by Matthew Myers
Two siblings set off to live a life of adventure in the untamed wilds of their own backyard in this funny and beautifully illustrated picture book. Matt Myers's cool self-serious text is juxtaposed with whimsical art depicting the playful antics of backyard life, making for a tale full of delight for imaginative children
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Salma the Syrian chef
by Ahmad Danny Ramadan
All Salma wants is to make her mama smile again. Between English classes, job interviews, and missing Papa back in Syria, Mama always seems busy or sad. A homemade Syrian meal might cheer her up, but Salma doesn't know the recipe, or what to call the vegetables in English, or where to find the right spices! Luckily, the staff and other newcomers in her Welcome Home are happy to lend a hand-and a sprinkle of sumac.
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Por un ratito / Only for a Little While Vox Audio
by Gabriela Orozco Belt
Cuando la familia de Maribel se tiene que mudar con la tía Carmen porque papi perdió su trabajo, Maribel y su hermana se sienten dudosas. No siempre es fácil compartir una habitación o estar en una casa llena de primos ruidosos, pero papi les recuerda a las niñas que es solo por un ratito. Mientras tanto, siempre hay alguien con quien jugar, la hora de comer está llena de música y carcajadas y la hora de dormir es para acurrucarse. Maribel se da cuenta de que tal vez que, después de todo, estar allí no es tan malo"
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