Royalty

For Parents & Caregivers: Children who enjoy books will want to learn how to read. An enjoyable storytime supports your child's literacy development.

Article: Seven Ways for Children to Be Smart

Storytime Books

The Little Rooster and the Diamond Button

The Bravest Knight

Into the Castle

The Lion and the Mouse

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Games Monsters Play" Elmo Says. Boo! and "Wimoweh" Whaddayah Think of That?

Royalty Booklist

Dinosuars

For Parents & Caregivers: Being comfortable with printed language helps children feel comfortable with books and understand that print is useful. Reading to your child everyday develops print awareness.

Article: Kindergarten Readiness Skill Development

Storytime Books

If the Dinosaurs Came Back

Dad's Dinosaur Day

Ten Terrible Dinosaurs

Dinosaur Roar

Rhymes

Music CDs: "We Are the Dinosaurs" Whaddaya Think of That? and "Dicky, Dicky Dinosaur" Diamonds and Dragons.

Dinosaur Storytime Booklist

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For Parents & Caregivers: Learning words begins at birth. Most children start school knowing between 3,000 and 5,000 words. Storytime provides opportunities for hearing and learning more words!

Article: Three- and Four-Year-Old Accomplishments


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


Rhymes

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

Valentine Storytime Booklist

Polar Animals

For Parents & Caregivers: Help your pre-reader become aware of the smaller sounds that make up words. Play rhyming games and sing songs -- each syllable is a musical note.

Article: Getting Ready to Read

Storytime Books

Polar Bear Night

Tacky the Penguin

Bear Play

Puffins Climb, Penguins Rhyme

Rhymes

Music CD: "Doing the Penguin" Hot! Hot! Hot! Dance Songs

Booklist