Black Is a Rainbow Color
A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.
More Than Meets the Eye – Virtual Storytime Read-a-Likes
On January 15, 2021 Children’s Specialist Cheryl will present a Virtual Storytime called “More Than Meets the Eye.” I have always been a huge fan of Cheryl’s storytimes. Her storytelling and delivery are a wonderful blend of enthusiastic, soothing and curious.
Storytimes that break the thematic molds of farm animals and seasons are also a draw for me. Don’t get me wrong, I miss making cow noises over and over again in a live storytime. However, reinterpreting how books, rhymes and other storytime elements can blend into a less conventional theme is always inspiring to me.
When Cheryl told me her storytime would be about “More Than Meets the Eye,” I was hooked and wanted to find titles to share that fit into the theme.
In this list, two of the titles will be featured in Miss Cheryl’s storytime! Tune in on January 15 or after to find out which titles she shares!
And, since repetition is a foundation of early learning, you can borrow these titles to read again and again before or after the storytime. There are rich illustrations with opportunities to seek and find and stories where characters rethink their opinions, so re-reading can help uncover new meanings.
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A Day So Gray
A winter’s day is transformed from bleak to beautiful by warm friendship and a new perspective.
Grandma’s Purse
When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.
I Love You, Already!
All Bear wants is to spend a pleasant day alone, but Duck really wants to hang out. You can also check out this title as eBook on Hoopla or as eAudio on Hoopla.
Just in Case You Want to Fly
Offers encouragement and supplies, from a snack and a blanket to a map for finding the way home, to a loved one who may be facing a new challenge. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby or as eAudio on Hoopla.
My Heart Is a Compass
Rose wants to bring something truly unique for show-and-tell, so she creates maps to explore her imagination in search of something no one has ever seen before.
One Family
A family can be many things, in this story that introduces numbered groups from one to ten.
Over and Under the Snow
Over the snow, the world is hushed and white, but under the snow is a secret world of squirrels and snowshoe hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many others who live outside in the woods during the winter. Includes animal facts. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby, as eBook on Hoopla or as eAudio on Hoopla.
A Penguin Story
Edna the penguin tries to find something in her surroundings that is not black, white, or blue. You can also check out this title as eBook on Hoopla.