Wild West

For Parents & Caregivers: Children learn letters in stages:

1. the names of letters

2. recognize the shapes of different letters

3. match the letters with their sounds

Article: Getting Ready to Read

Storytime Books

Giddy Up, Cowgirl

I Want to Be a Cowgirl

With the Wind

One Horse Waiting for Me

The Old Chisholm Trail

Rhymes

Music CDs: "T-E-X-A-S" Happy Trails and "Deep in the Heart of Texas" Best of Children's Favorites.

Booklist

Happy Mothers' Day!

For Parents & Caregivers: School readiness skills-- listening and following directions -- are developed during storytimes.

Article: Kindergarten Skills Development

Storytime Books

Ask Mr. Bear

I Love My Mommy

Mama Cat Has Three Kittens

This Quiet Lady

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Gifts for Mommy" Toddlers on Parade; "Shortnin' Bread" Come and Make a Circle 2; "All My Little Ducklings" Wee Sing Around the World; and "Skidamarink" Wee Sing Children's Songs and Fingerplays.

Mothers' Day Booklist

Bugs!

For Parents & Caregivers: Why are you so important? 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: Science and Literacy

Storytime Books

Gotcha!

In the Tall, Tall Grass

I Love Bugs!

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz Went the Bumblebee

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Shoo Fly" American Folk, Game, and Activity Songs for Children; "Little Flea" Wee Sing for Baby; and "Doodle Bugs" Whaddaya Think of That?

Insect Storytime Booklist

Happy Spring!

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

Storytime Books
The Happy Day
Spring Song
Spring Things
This Little Chick

Rhymes

Music CDs: "Mr. Sun" Six Little Ducks; "I Know a Chicken" Whaddaya Think of That?

Spring Storytime Booklist