Down at the Pond

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn to read! Make book-sharing time a special time of closeness for you and your child.

Article: Raising a Reader

Storytime Books

Turtle Splash

Tuesday

Toad

Hop, Jump

Rhymes

Music CD: "Little Green Frog" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

Frog Book List

Jungle Animals!

For Parents & Caregivers: Being able to hear the beginning and ending sounds that make up words will help children sound out words when they begin to read. Most children who can "play" with sounds have an easier time learning to read.
Article: Match My Sounds

Storytime Books
Yikes
Splash!
Sitting In My Box
The Lion and the Mouse
My Friend Gorilla

Rhymes

Music CD: "Wimoweh" Whaddaya Think of That?

Jungle Animal Book List

Dinosaurs!

For Parents & Caregivers: Why are you so important?

• You know your child best
• Children learn best by doing things -- and they love doing things with you!

Take every opportunity you have to read, talk, and play with your child!

Article: Encouraging Your Child to Read

Storytime Books:

If the Dinosaurs Came Back -- How Do Dinosuars Say Good Night? -- Dinosaur Roar! -- Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs

Rhymes

Music CD: "We Are the Dinosaurs" Whaddaya Think of That?

Dinosaur Book List

Happy Valentine's Day!

For Parents & Caregivers: We ask "what" questions and open-ended questions during storytime because it helps develop narrative skills.
Article: Dialogic Reading

Storytime Books:
The Secret
A Hug for You
The Cuddle Book
Secret Valentine

Rhymes & Songs

Music CD: "Skidamarink" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays

Valentine Book List

Author Lezlie Evans Visits Ashburn Library!

Lezlie's Books at the Library!