Storytimes

"Farm Life" Preschool Storytime

Check our calendar for the next Antioch or other JCL Location Storytime, hope to see you there!

 

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

My Farm Friends by Wendell Minor ©2011
Down by the Barn by Will Hillenbrand ©2014
Pigs to the Rescue by John Himmelman ©2010
Dinosaur Farm by Fran Preston-Gannon ©2013

                                                   Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Preschool - Farms

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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"Animal Friends" Preschool Storytime

Check our calendar for the next Antioch or other JCL Location Storytime, hope to see you there!

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland © 2008
Nugget & Fang: Friends Forever- or Snack Time? by Tammi Sauer © 2013
Two Tough Crocs by David Bedford © 2014
Side by Side by Rachel Bright © 2015

                                                   Booklists : JoCoLibrary - Kids - Friendship...

"Dinosaurs" Preschool Storytime

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1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

Linus the Vegetarian T. Rex by Robert Neubecker © 2013
Super Hungry Dinosaur by Martin Waddell © 2009
The Really, Really, Really Big Dinosaur by Richard Byrne © 2012
Little Rex, Big Brother by Ruth Symes © 2009

                                                   Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Kids - Dinosaurs...

"Autumn" Preschool Storytime

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1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

I Know It's Autumn by Eileen Spinelli ©2004
Fall Leaves by Loretta Holland  ©2014
Sneeze, Big Bear, Sneeze! by Maureen Wright  ©2011
Sleep Tight, Little Bear by Britta Teckentrup ©2014

                                                   Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Kids - Autumn

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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"Outer Space" Preschool Storytime

 

Check our calendar for the next Antioch or other JCL Location Storytime, hope to see you there!

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

Light Up the Night by Jean Reidy ©2011
Interstellar Cinderella by Deborah Underwood  ©2015
There Was an Old Martian Who Swallowed the Moon by Jennifer Ward ©2015
Toys in Space by Mini Grey ©2012

                                                   Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Kids - Outer Space

 

2. NOTICE...

"Moms are Great" Preschool Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

The Night Before Mother's Day by Natasha Wing  © 2010
Where's My Mommy by Carol Roth © 2012
Piggies in Pajamas by Michelle Meadows  © 2013
I love Mom by Joanna Walsh and Judi Abbot © 2014

                                                   Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Kids - Mothers

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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"Every Hero Has a Story" Preschool Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

Duck to the Rescue by  John Himmelman © 2014
Red Knit Cap Girl To The Rescue by Naoko Stoop © 2013
Gingerbread Man Superhero! by Dotti Enderle  © 2009
Amazing Adventures of Bumblebee Boy by David Soman and Jacky Davis © 2011

                                                  Check out our "Every Hero Has a Story" Pinterest Board for fun superhero books and activities.

 

2. NOTICE...

"Little Critters" Preschool Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

Over in the Meadow by Olive A Wadsworth © 2002
Rubber-legged Ducky by John G. Keller © 2008
Is Your Mama a Llama by Deborah Guarino © 1989
The Bunnies are Not in Their Beds by Marisabina Russo © 2007

                                                   Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Kids - Baby Animals
                             ...

"Everybody Play!" Preschool Storytime

Family of bunnies

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

One Brown Bunny by Marion Dane Bauer ©2009
Horseplay! by Karma Wilson ©2012
Dot!  by  Randi Zuckerberg ©2013
Chloe by Peter McCarty ©2012

                                                   Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Preschool - Play

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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3. TALK, TALK, TALK ​
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"It's Raining, It's Pouring" Preschool Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

Cloudette by Tom Lichtenheld ©2011
Puddles by  Jonathan London ©1997
Caterina and the Perfect Party by Erin Eitter Kono ©2013
Stormy Night by Salina Yoon ©2015

                                                   Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Kids - Rain and Storms

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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3. TALK, TALK, TALK ​
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"Bouncy, Bouncy Bunnies" Preschool Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

The Terrible Plop by Ursula Dubosarsky ©2009
Christopher Counting by Valeri Gorbachev ©2008
Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Rosenthal Krouse  ©2009

Muncha, Muncha, Muncha by  Candice Fleming ©2002

                                                   Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Kids - Rabbits

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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3. TALK, TALK, TALK ​
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"Five Senses" Preschool Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

Five for a Little One by Chris Raschka © 2006
Thing About Spring by Daniel Kirk © 2015
The Bear Went Over the Mountain by Iza Trapani © 2012
Nosy Rosie by Holly Keller © 2006

                                                   Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Kids - Five Senses

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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"Notice Print" Baby Time

6 by 6 Spotlight:  NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU 
Looking at books where the words themselves are interesting is a great way to get babies to notice print. 

Check out our Staff Picks for Notice Print All Around You.

 

The books we read:

Moo by David LaRochelle © 2014
Tip Tip Dig Dig by Emma Garcia © 2013
Roar by Jonathan Litton © 2014

 

The songs and rhymes we sang:

Welcome, Welcome  [Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle]

Welcome, welcome everyone
Now you're here let's have some fun.
First we'll clap our hands just so.
Then let's reach...

"We Welcome Spring" Preschool Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

Hooray for Hoppy! by Tim Hopgood ©2015
And Then It's Spring by Julie Fogliano  © 2012  (Watch it on Bookflix)
Spring Song by Barbara Seuling  © 2001

Spring is Here by  Will Hillenbrand © 2011

                                                   Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Kids - Spring

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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3...

"Have Fun With Books" Baby Time

6 by 6 Spotlight:  HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Having fun produces chemicals in the brain that actually aid in the forming of synapses – learning.
That is one of the reasons why having fun is so important.

The books we read:

Tickle by  Leslie Patricelli © 2014
Run, Dog by author © 2014
What will Fat Cat Sit On? by Jan Thomas © 2007

                            Check out our Staff Picks for Have Fun with Books.

The songs and rhymes we sang:

Welcome, Welcome

Welcome, welcome...

"If You're Friendly and You Know It" Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

A Friend by Anette Bley  ©2009
Hello, My Name is Bob by Linas Alsenas ©2009
You Are Not My Friend, But I Miss You by Daniel Kirk ©2014
Sleepover with Beatrice & Bear by  Monica Carnesi ©2014

                                                   Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Kids - Friendship

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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3...

"Look For Letters" Baby Time

6 by 6 Spotlight: LOOK FOR LETTERS EVERYWHERE
Try some fun alphabet activities from our Pinterest page.

The books we read:

Food for Thought: The Complete Book of Concepts for Growing Minds by Saxton Freymann   ©  2005
Apple Pie A B C by Alison Murray © 2010
Who Am I? by Begin Smart Books © 2008

                                          Check out our Staff Picks for Look for Letters Everywhere.

 

The songs and rhymes we sang:

Welcome, Welcome  [Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle]...

Hooray for Dr Seuss! Preschool Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

Dr. Suess's ABC by Dr. Seuss © 1963
Horton Hears a Who by Dr Seuss © 1954
Would You Rather Be a Bullfrog? by Dr Seuss © 1975
Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!  by Dr Seuss  © 1972

                                                   Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Kids - Dr Seuss

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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"Take Time to Rhyme" Baby Time

6 by 6 Spotlight: TAKE TIME TO RHYME, SING AND PLAY WORD GAMES
Rhymes and rhyming games are a great way to help babies enjoy language. Don’t be afraid to be silly

See all of our 6 by 6 Finger Plays & Wordless Picturebook videos.

 

The books we read:

Itsy-Bitsy Babies by Margaret Wild  © 2009
There's a Train Out for Dreamland by Frederich H. Heider & Carl Kress © 2010
Pots and Pans by Patricia Hubbell 
© 1998

 

The songs and rhymes we sang:
Welcome, Welcome [Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle]

Welcome, welcome everyone
Now you're here let's have some fun.
First we'll...

"Once Upon a Time..." Preschool Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

Three Bears by Paul Galdone  © 1972
Little Red Hen by Mary Finch  © 2013
Red Riding Hood and the Sweet Little Wolf  by Rachael Mortimer © 2013
Three Triceratops Tuff  by Steven Shaskan © 2013

                                             Booklist: JoCoLibrary - Kids - Fairy Tales

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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3. TALK, TALK, TALK ​
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"Talk, Talk, Talk to Me" Baby Time

6 by 6 Spotlight: TALK, TALK, TALK ​
You are three times as likely to hear rare and unusual words while reading a book as you are in regular conversation: so
read together often, and look for books with great words in them, and concepts that are relatable to baby.

The books we read:

Checkers and Dot on the Farm  by J. Torres © 2013
Friendly Farm Peek A Boo! by Tim Bugbird © 2008
Peek-a-Moo! by Marie Torres Cimarusti
 © 1998

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"Black and White and Cute All Over" Penguin Preschool Storytme

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

Fluff and Billy by Nicola Killen ©2011
The Not-So-Perfect Penguin  by Steve Smallman ©2013
The Magical Snow Garden by Tracy Corderoy ©2014
A Mountain of Friends by  ©2013

                                   Booklist:  JoCoLibrary - Kids - Penguins

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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3. TALK, TALK, TALK ​
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"Tell Me Stories" Baby Time

6 by 6 Spotlight: TELL STORIES ABOUT EVERYTHING ​
It's great to ask your child open ended questions while reading.  This encourages fun, involvement, thinking about stories,
understanding cause and effect, and it helps build vocabulary.

The books we read:

When My Baby Dreams of Fairy Tales by Adele Enerson © 2013
Inside, Outside by Lizi Boyd © 2013
Yawn by
 Sally Symes © 2011

                                          Check out our Staff Picks for Tell Stories About Everything.

 

The songs and rhymes we...

"Love is Everywhere" Preschool Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? by Jane Yolen  © 2009
Bear in Love by Daniel Pinkwater  © 2012
Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willem © 2004
I Love You, Too! by Michael Foreman © 2012

                                Booklist:
                               JoCoLibrary - Kids - Love

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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"Look Where?" Baby Time

6 by 6 Spotlight: Notice Print Everywhere
Noticing that print in the environment is meaningful and knowing how to handle a book doesn’t just happen.

The books we read:

Stomp, Stomp! A Dino Romp by Bob Kolar © 1997
Where?  by  Leo Lionni   © 2007
Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton © 2011

                                           Other books you could check out to share with your child: 
                   
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"Bubblegum, Bubblegum In a Dish" Preschool Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum by Meghan McCarthy ©2010
Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum by Lisa Wheeler ©2004 
Trouble Gum by Matthew Cordell © 2009
Big Bad Bubble by Adam Rubin  © 2014

Booklist:
JoCoLibrary- Kids- Bubbles 

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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3. TALK, TALK, TALK ​
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4. TELL STORIES ABOUT EVERYTHING ​
Watch, read and learn with Bookflix, which pairs a fun book...

Doggie Baby Time

6 by 6 Spotlight: HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Having fun produces chemicals in the brain that actually aid in the forming of synapses – learning.
That is one of the reasons why having fun is so important.

The books we read:

Dog's Colorful Day: A Messy Story About Colors and Counting by Emma Dodd  2001
Bounce by Doreen Cronin and Scott Menchin  2007
Hickory Dickory Dog by Alison Murray 2014

                                           Other books you could check out to share with...

"Dogs, Dogs, Dogs" Preschool Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

Dog's Colorful Day by Emma Dodd  © 2001
I Love My Pet Dog by Aaron Carr  © 2012
Dream Dog by Lou Berger & David Catrow © 2013
Pugs in a Bug by Carolyn Crimi © 2012

Booklist:
JoCoLibrary - Kids - Dogs

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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3. TALK, TALK, TALK ​
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4. TELL STORIES ABOUT EVERYTHING ​
Watch, read and learn with ...

"Music and Fun" Storytime

1. HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS 
Here are the books we read at storytime:

Is Everyone Ready for Fun?   by Jan Thomas © 2011
Orchestra Pit by Johanna Wright © 2014
Wheels on the Bus by Jane Cabrera © 2011
Farmer Joe and the Music Show by Tony Mitton ©  2009

Book List:
 
JoCoLibrary - Kids - Kansas Reads to Preschoolers

 

2. NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
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3. TALK, TALK, TALK ​
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4. TELL...