tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48245662419861695912024-03-13T08:10:00.989-04:00Wissahickon Valley Public Library - Children's BlogFor children and their parents.
Book reviews, book news, library news and more!Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.comBlogger214125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-33418735791072113282014-12-19T10:00:00.000-05:002014-12-19T10:00:04.014-05:00Holiday Hours!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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More Holidays are around the corner and we have special hours coming up. Mark your calendars so you can pick up your holds or books to share with the whole family while they visit.<br />
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<ul>
<li>Wednesday, December 24: 10 AM to 1 PM <i>(close early)</i></li>
<li>Thursday, December 25: CLOSED</li>
<li>Friday, December 26: CLOSED</li>
<li>Saturday, December 27: Return to normal hours.</li>
<li>Wednesday, December 31: 10 AM to 3 PM <i>(close early)</i></li>
<li>Thursday, January 1, 2015: CLOSED.</li>
<li>Friday, January 2, 2015: Return to normal hours.</li>
</ul>
Story Time Information:<br />
<ul>
<li>Baby Story ends December 18 and will return January 8, 2015</li>
<li>Miss Michelle's Story Times for 2014, end on December 20 and will return January 5, 2015.</li>
</ul>
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Enjoy the Holidays and we hope to see you soon! Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-34571914892010542732014-12-18T12:44:00.001-05:002014-12-18T12:44:31.916-05:00What We Read in Baby Story Time on December 18This is the last Baby Story Time for 2014. Baby Story Time returns January 8 at 10:15 AM! I'll see you in the new year!<br />
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<b>Our Theme</b>: Winter<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1932449">Baby Loves Winter! by Karen Katz.</a>: <b></b>- JJ BOARD<b> </b>KAT</li>
<ul>
<li>In this lift the flap book, Baby explores winter around home!</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1299380">Welcome Winter by Jill Ackerman ; illustrated by Nancy Davis</a>: - JJ BOARD ACK</li>
<ul>
<li>This touch and feel story follows a child as he explores winter!</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=776134">Out and About illustrated by Mandy Stanley.</a> - JJ BOARD STA</li>
<ul>
<li>A book of words talks about the weather baby might see.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sand my favorite opening and closing songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Recited<b> </b> and counted "Five Little Snowmen."</li>
<li>Recited "Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes." We followed that with "Boots, Parka, Scarf, and Hat."</li>
<li>Recited "Trot Trot to Boston."</li>
</ul>
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Baby Story Time will pick up in January! Want to sign up for our Baby Story Time e-mails? <a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=w8bvwglab&p=oi&m=1111547873142&sit=hr7ikamhb&f=c6cf9e27-8645-4cba-a174-a6a03535d1b5" target="_blank">Click here. </a>Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-57669866232848975822014-12-18T12:21:00.001-05:002014-12-18T12:21:37.865-05:00What We Read at Baby Story Time on December 11Shorter days mean longer nights! Maybe we're going to bed earlier or we're getting ready for bed earlier. On December 11, we read Bedtime stories!<br />
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<b>Our Theme</b>: Bedtime!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
<b><img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780753451397&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /></b><b> <img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780689820281&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /> </b><img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780756607630&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /><br />
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<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=313062">Jack-- it's Bedtime by Rebecca Elgar </a>- JJ BOARD ELG</li>
<ul>
<li>In this lift the flap, counting story, Jack is getting ready for bed, but he just needs a few things.</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1349242">Dream, Baby, Dream! by Raquel Jaramillo.</a>:- JJ BOARD JAR</li>
<ul>
<li>With photos, the author muses on what baby could be dreaming about.</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1063589">Hush, Little Baby, Don't Say a Word.</a> - JJ BOARD HUS</li>
<ul>
<li>The popular song gets a book treatment.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang my favorite opening and closing songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Sang "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"</li>
<li>Recited <b> </b> "5 Little Monkeys"</li>
<li>Recited the bounce rhyme "This is the way the baby/farmer/jockey rides."</li>
</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-63629816931832689292014-12-04T16:42:00.000-05:002014-12-04T16:42:26.916-05:00What We Read at Baby Story Time on December 4Baby Story Time is back for December! Miss out this week? Join us on December 11 at 10:15 AM. <a href="http://wvpl.org/events/blue-bell/baby-story-time/1018" target="_blank">Click here to learn more!</a><br />
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Here is what we read!<br />
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<b>Our Theme: </b>Baby's Favorites!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
<img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9781402262241&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /> <img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780316174947&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /> <img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780525456414&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=66.1033.0.0.3&cn=1824611">Play Baby Play! by Marilyn Janovitz.</a>:- JJ BOARD JAN</li>
<ul>
<li>Baby likes to play with new friends! See what baby plays with. We even acted some of it out!</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=66.1033.0.0.3&cn=738102">My Toys = Mis Juguetes by Rebecca Emberley.</a> - JJ BOARD EMB</li>
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<li>This is a bilingual book! If you know the words, consider reading it in English, then in Spanish. Even if you can't read the other language, you can still read the English in a bilingual books. This series is a great basic book.</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=66.1033.0.0.3&cn=44186">Baby Goes Shopping by Monica Wellington. </a>- JJ BOARD WEL</li>
<ul>
<li>When baby goes shopping, what does s/he get?</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang my favorite opening and closing songs: "If You Want to Hear a Story..." and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>We recited "Two Little Eyes."</li>
<li>Acted out "Where is Thumbkin?"</li>
<li>Bounced to "I'm Bouncing bouncing everywhere! </li>
</ul>
<br />Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-66828704594642527592014-12-03T14:06:00.000-05:002014-12-03T14:06:16.442-05:00What We Read at Morris Arboretum on Decemeber 2It has been busy the last few weeks! Here we are at December and the end of the year. Wow!<br />
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On December 2, I went to Morris Arboretum to share stories about winter! We had a great group and lots of fun. Want to hear stories at the Arboretum? <a href="https://online.morrisarboretum.org/storytime" target="_blank">Learn more here!</a><br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780375823480&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /> <img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780807575260&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /><img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780689831874&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /><br />
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<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=746856">Snow by Manya Stojic.</a> - JJ STO</li>
<ul>
<li>Snow is coming! The animals sense it. What changes happen when snow comes?</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1222658">Snowy, Blowy Winter by Bob Raczka ; illustrated by Judy Stead.</a> - JJ RAC</li>
<ul>
<li>What fun things can you do in the winter? This book has it all!</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=707631">Bear Snores On </a>by Karma Wilson - JJ WIL</li>
<ul>
<li>Bear is sleeping soundly in his cave when some animal friends come in. Will bear wake up as they warm up?</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did </b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang my favorite opening and closing songs: "If You Want To Hear a Story..." and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Recited and acted "Snow Man, Snow Man" (similar to Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear)</li>
<li>Recited a rhyme called "The Wind."</li>
<li>Sang "There's Snowflake on My Shoulder." </li>
</ul>
If you'd like the words to the rhymes or songs, please <a href="http://wvpl.org/contact" target="_blank">contact me here (select Youth)</a>. Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-39841428043529916482014-11-06T16:07:00.001-05:002014-11-06T16:07:25.353-05:00What We Read in Baby Story Time on November 6What is Baby Story Time? It is a special story
time designed for babies and caregivers that includes books, rhymes, and
songs. We meet for about 15 minutes and have a little playtime
afterward. Baby Story Time happens Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Next session
is November 13 at 10:15 AM. See you then!<br />
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<b>Our Theme</b>: Food!<br />
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<b>Early Literacy Tip and Activity: </b>Food provides a rich learning opportunity. Add to their vocabulary by looking at their food with all five senses (when possible) and using descriptive words.<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9781442421653&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /> <img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780152006402&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /> <img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780763619503&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1779984">Where is Baby's Yummy Tummy? : a Karen Katz lift-the-flap book by Karen Katz.</a>:- JJ BOARD KAT </li>
<ul>
<li>Baby has such a "yummy tummy" and "toes good enough to eat" but where are they hiding?</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=292629">I Smell Honey by Andrea and Brian Pinkney.</a> - JJ BOARD PIN </li>
<ul>
<li>The mother and child are cooking in the kitchen. What are they making?</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=783683">Yummy Yucky by Leslie Patricelli</a> </li>
<ul>
<li>Some foods are yummy and others are yucky. This baby tells you what s/he finds yummy and yucky.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang<b> </b> my favorite opening and closings songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Sang "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes."</li>
<li>Recited "This Little Cow."</li>
<li>Sang "Do You Know the Muffin Man?"</li>
<li>Recited "Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake."</li>
</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-49813487884957656812014-10-23T14:17:00.001-04:002014-10-23T14:17:21.736-04:00What We Read in Baby Story Time on October 23What is Baby Story Time? It is a special story
time designed for babies and caregivers that includes books, rhymes, and
songs. We meet for about 15 minutes and have a little playtime
afterward. Baby Story Time happens Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Next session
is October 30 at 10:15 AM. See you then!<br />
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<b>Our Theme</b>: Halloween!<br />
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<b>Early Literacy Tip and Activity: </b>Talk to baby about everything s/he is seeing, feeling, or tasting during the Halloween season. You're helping build baby's vocabulary!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9781416909705&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /> <img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780723249009&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /><img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780312504748&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /><br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1089082">Where is Baby's Pumpkin? : a lift-the-flap book by Karen Katz.</a> </li>
<ul>
<li>Baby has a special trick-or-treat pumpkin. Where is it? Lift the flap to find it!</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1065401">Happy Halloween, Peter / [based on the works of Beatrix Potter].</a>- JJ BOARD HAP </li>
<ul>
<li>Peter Rabbit counts through his Halloween night!</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1281950">Spooky.</a> - JJ BOARD SPO</li>
<ul>
<li>Bright photographs and simple words introduce vocabulary of Halloween.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang<b> </b> my favorite opening and closings songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Sang "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes."</li>
<li>Recited "I'm a Little Pumpkin."</li>
<li>Sang "The Itsy Bitsy Spider."</li>
<li>Recited "Pumpkin, Pumpkin sitting on a wall."</li>
</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-50291479230575366332014-10-23T14:00:00.002-04:002014-10-23T14:00:43.453-04:00What We Read in Baby Story Time on October 16Our theme of Monsters sounds scary but these monsters were not scary! <br />
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What is Baby Story Time? It is a special story
time designed for babies and caregivers that includes books, rhymes, and
songs. We meet for about 15 minutes and have a little playtime
afterward. Baby Story Time happens Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Next session
is October 30 at 10:15 AM. See you then!<br />
<br />
<b>Our Theme</b>: Monsters<br />
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<b>Early Literacy Tip and Activity: </b>Monster noises are a great way to build phonological awareness and develop the sounds baby will need for words. Pretend you are monsters! Make silly noises! Have fun! <br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
<img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780763642013&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /> <img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780316210416&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /> <img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9780794508180&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1738514">Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters : a Lullaby by Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Kelly Murphy.</a>:- JJ YOL </li>
<ul>
<li>Two little monsters wrap up their day. They take a bath and get tucked into bed, but they aren't quite tired yet!</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1895398">Nighty Night Little Green Monster by Ed Emberley.</a>:- JJ EMB </li>
<ul>
<li>Little Baby Green Monster is getting ready for bed. This story follows the format of building up to Little Green Monster and saying good night to Little Green Monster.</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1296475">That's Not My Monster by Fiona Watt ; illustrated by Rachel Wells.</a> - JJ BOARD WAT </li>
<ul>
<li>A touch and feel story about different monsters as we search for the narrator's own monster.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang<b> </b> my favorite opening and closings songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Sang "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes."</li>
<li>Recited "Two Little Eyes to Look Around."</li>
<li>Recited "Five Crazy Monsters Jumping on the Bed."</li>
<li>Recited "I'm bouncing, bouncing everywhere."</li>
</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-70613285362614397892014-10-15T14:09:00.002-04:002014-10-15T14:09:48.800-04:00What We Read at Morris Arboretum on October 14Can you believe that just yesterday it was sunny and warm? With the weather, it was fun pretending we were in the jungle at Morris Arboretum. <br />
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Join us for Story Times a Morris Arboretum twice a month. <a href="https://online.morrisarboretum.org/storytime" target="_blank">Learn more here</a>.<br />
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<b>Our Theme</b>: Fall!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br /><img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9781570914980&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /> <img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9781404831087&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" /> <img src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?Return=T&Type=S&Value=9781429600279&userID=MCL79008&password=CC42189" />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1103537">Leaf Jumpers by Carole Gerber ; illustrated by Leslie Evans.</a>:- JJ GER </li>
<ul>
<li>Learn about different leaves in this fall story.</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1084561">Autumn Orange by Christianne C. Jones ; illustrated by Todd Ouren.</a>: - JJ JON</li>
<ul>
<li>Orange is a color we see a lot of in fall. Read about the different ways we find orange in fall.</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1142950">Scarecrows by Calvin Harris.</a>:<a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=859628"></a> - JJ HAR </li>
<ul>
<li>When do we scarecrows? Why do we see scarecrows? </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang<b> </b> my favorite opening and closings songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Sang "Autumn Leaves are falling down."</li>
<li>Recited "5 Little Pumpkins."</li>
</ul>
I'll be back in November! Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-85792321699424344002014-10-09T15:42:00.001-04:002014-10-09T15:42:41.867-04:00What We Read in Baby Story Time on October 9We had a great group today! Our largest group yet!<br />
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What is Baby Story Time? It is a special story
time designed for babies and caregivers that includes books, rhymes, and
songs. We meet for about 15 minutes and have a little playtime
afterward. Baby Story Time happens Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Next session
is October 16 at 10:15 AM. See you then!<br />
<br />
<b>Our Theme</b>: Fall!<br />
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<b>Early Literacy Tip and Activity:</b> Seasons provide a great chance to build background knowledge. Talk to your baby about the world and how this happens every fall. Next fall, baby might surprise you with what s/he remembers!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1831686">I Love You, Little Pumpkin! by Sandra Magsamen.</a> </li>
<ul>
<li>Who is hiding behind different flaps? Baby in costume! </li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=42726">Autumn Leaves</a>: - JJ SAU</li>
<ul>
<li>Bright photos and simple text describe the fall leaves.</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1061479">I'm a Dingle-Dangle Scarecrow / illustrated by Annie Kubler.</a>: - JJ BOARD KUB </li>
<ul>
<li>A children's song gets a nice book rendition in this board book.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang<b> </b> my favorite opening and closings songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Sang "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes."</li>
<li>Recited "Five little pumpkins."</li>
<li>Sang "Autumn Leaves are falling down."</li>
<li>Recited "Pumpkin, Pumpkin" bounce rhyme. </li>
</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-54651949393230549402014-10-09T12:54:00.001-04:002014-10-09T12:54:43.698-04:00What We Read in Baby Story Time on October 2This is what we read on October 2nd. The library has been busy lately!<br />
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What is Baby Story Time? It is a special story
time designed for babies and caregivers that includes books, rhymes, and
songs. We meet for about 15 minutes and have a little playtime
afterward. Baby Story Time happens Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Next session
is October 16 at 10:15 AM. See you then!<br />
<br />
<b>Our Theme</b>: Colors!<br />
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<b>Early Literacy Tip and Activity:</b> Color books are a great way to introduce books to children and bring about print awareness. Use books to show them familiar things and mention what color they are. Talk about colors throughout the day!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1924550">Baby Loves Fall! : a Karen Katz lift-the-flap book by Karen Katz</a> </li>
<ul>
<li>What are all the fun things you can see in fall? Lift the flap and find out!</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1960618">Baby Loves Colors Illustrated by Dave Aikins</a>- JJ BOARD BAB</li>
<ul>
<li>A simple color book where one page is the full color and the next page has some things in that color. A great lap and discussion book.</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=408647">My Colors = Mis Colores by Rebecca Emberley.</a><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=859628">.</a> - JJ BOARD EMB </li>
<ul>
<li>Another simple color book with one page full of a single color and the next featuring one object with the color.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang<b> </b> my favorite opening and closings songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Sang "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes."</li>
<li>Recited "Baa, baa, black sheep."</li>
<li>Sang "Bumping up and down my little red wagon."</li>
</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-14190366740050690832014-09-25T11:36:00.001-04:002014-09-25T11:36:16.912-04:00What We Read at Baby Story Time on September 25It was a wet and rainy day but we had a great turnout for Baby Story Time! What is Baby Story Time? It is a special story
time designed for babies and caregivers that includes books, rhymes, and
songs. We meet for about 15 minutes and have a little playtime
afterward. Baby Story Time happens Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Next session
is October 2 at 10:15 AM. See you then!<br />
<br />
<b>Our Theme</b>: Fall!<br />
<br />
<b>Early Literacy Tip and Activity:</b> The seasons provide a rich opportunity for <b>vocabulary</b>! When babies play in the leaves, you can talk to them about what they might be feeling, seeing, hearing (or not hearing) and more! Books, play, and talk are all easy ways to expand vocabulary. You never know what baby's first word (or words) might be!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1124072">Who Loves the Fall? by Bob Raczka ; illustrated by Judy Stead.</a> - JJ RAC</li>
<ul>
<li>Large images, one word or phrase per page, describe fall. This one is great for a lap and to point out different parts in the picture.</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1279284">Welcome Fall written by Jill Ackerman ; illustrated by Nancy Davis.</a></li>
<ul>
<li>An interactive book about fall.</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=69975">Blue Hat, Red Coat by Clara Vulliamy.</a>:- JJ BOARD VUL</li>
<ul>
<li>Baby wears colorful clothing. What are all the different pieces and what is teddy bear doing?</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang<b> </b> my favorite opening and closings songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Sang "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes."</li>
<li>Recited "Autumn winds begin to blow/ Colored leaves fall fast and slow/ Twirling, whirling all around / Until, at last, they touch the ground."</li>
<li>Sang "Autumn Leaves are Falling Down."</li>
<li>Sang " Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."</li>
</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-7039667986001592442014-09-19T13:20:00.001-04:002014-09-19T13:20:21.062-04:00What We Read at Baby Story Time on September 18Baby Story Time had our second session this week. What is Baby Story Time? It is a special story
time designed for babies and caregivers that includes books, rhymes, and
songs. We meet for about 15 minutes and have a little playtime
afterward. Baby Story Time happens Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Next session
is September 25 at 10:15 AM. See you then!<br />
<br />
<b>Our Theme</b>: Farms!<br />
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<b>Early Literacy Tip and Activity:</b> Animal sounds support phonological awareness. Play pretend and act like different animals and ask baby to try to imitate you!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1954411">Barnyard baby by Elise Broach ; illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld.</a>:- JJ BOARD BRO</li>
<ul>
<li>Barnyard Baby is checking out the farm. What are her animals friends up to?</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1798967">Are you a cow? by Sandra Boynton.</a>:- JJ BOARD BOY</li>
<ul>
<li>Chicken wants to know what kind of animal you are.</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=859628">On the farm / [illustrated by Mandy Stanley].</a>: </li>
<ul>
<li>Colorful images highlight animals and things you might see at the farm.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang<b> </b> my favorite opening and closings songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Sang "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes."</li>
<li>Recited "This Little Cow" which is similar to "This Little Piggie."</li>
<li>Sang "This is the way the baby/farmer/jockey rides"</li>
</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-87571309889728486772014-09-12T13:19:00.001-04:002014-09-12T13:19:19.170-04:00What We Read at Baby Story Time on September 9Baby Story Time is BACK! What is Baby Story Time? It is a special story time designed for babies and caregivers that includes books, rhymes, and songs. We meet for about 15 minutes and have a little playtime afterward. Baby Story Time happens Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Next session is September 18 at 10:15 AM. See you then!<br />
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<b>Our Theme</b>: Peek-a-Boo!<br />
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<b>Early Literacy Tip and Activity:</b> Help build baby's background knowledge (all that knowledge they'll use as they start to understand their world)! Right now, baby is like a sponge and the world is his/her teacher. Help them by talk, talk, talking to them. Use descriptive words and talk about what they are doing or using or touching or passing by!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1795023">Peekaboo Baby by Sebastien Braun.</a>- JJ BOARD BRA</li>
<ul>
<li>Play Peek-a-boo with different babies in this favorite lift-the-flaps book!</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1898713">Reach</a> by Elizabeth Verdick - JJ BOARD VER</li>
<ul>
<li>Full page photographs of babies reaching out for different things.</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=455972">Peek-a-boo! by Roberta Grobel Intrater.</a> - JJ BOARD INT</li>
<ul>
<li>Bright photos, simple texts invite a peek-a-boo game and discussion of emotions.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang<b> </b> my favorite opening and closings songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Sang "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes."</li>
<li>Sang "Clap/Wave/Hug Like Me" to the tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat.</li>
<li>Recited the "I Bounce/Tickle/Hug You" rhyme.</li>
</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-63079839499041333702014-09-11T13:38:00.001-04:002014-09-11T13:38:49.333-04:00What We Read at Morris Arboretum on September 9Back to school time is here, but Story Time at Morris Arboretum continues! I made my way over there on September 9 to read stories about <b>fall</b>! The leaves haven't changed colors quite yet, but they will soon.<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1124072">Who Loves the Fall? by Bob Raczka ; illustrated by Judy Stead.</a> - JJ RAC</li>
<ul>
<li>Lovely full page spreads with one word or small phrase illustrate reasons to love fall from apples to Thanksgiving!</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1192854">Apple Harvest by Calvin Harris.</a> - JJ HAR</li>
<ul>
<li>Full page photographs and simple text illustrate how apples are harvested and what lovely treats they can become.</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=885961">Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert.</a>- JJ EHL</li>
<ul>
<li>Leaf Man goes where ever the wind goes. He travels North, South, East, and West past birds and animals and fields. This is a great book to read and then make leaf designs with the fall leaves. What can you make?</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang my favorite opening and closing songs "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Sang "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."</li>
<li>Recited a rhyme called "Little Apple."</li>
<li><b></b>Sang "Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down."</li>
</ul>
Want to know what the words to the rhymes were? Send me a note through our "<a href="http://wvpl.org/contact" target="_blank">Contact Form</a>" and select "Youth."<br />
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Want to learn more about Morris Arboretum Story Times? <a href="https://online.morrisarboretum.org/storytime" target="_blank">Visit here</a> (book mark the site as they update it with the most current story times)!Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-51416546173090310472014-08-01T09:12:00.000-04:002014-08-01T09:12:00.405-04:00What We Read at Stories in the Parks on July 29 & 30This was the last week for Stories in the Park! We had great weather all summer and had a great time every session. I hope I'll see you in the library throughout the year.<br />
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Don't forget, if you joined our <a href="https://host8.evanced.info/wvpl/sr/homepage.asp" target="_blank">Summer Reading Club</a> the last day to log your books into the log is August 5. You can still join and record all of your summer reading. The club opened on June 9 and goes until August 5. We're having our celebrations next week!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=770162">Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. ; pictures by Eric Carle.</a>- JJ MAR</li>
<ul>
<li>All the different animals see something near them until it all comes together at the end.</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1955107">Can You See Me? by Ted Lewin.</a>- JJ LEW</li>
<ul>
<li>Animals of the rainforest have different ways to hide. Can you see them?</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1869857">Stripes of All Types / written and illustrated by Susan Stockdale.</a>: <b>- </b>JJ STO</li>
<ul>
<li>Read about animals that have stripes and where they live. A great book for building vocabulary.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b> <br />
<ul>
<li>Sang my favorite opening and closing songs: "If you'd like to hear a story" and "The more we read together."</li>
<li>Recited "Five little monkeys"</li>
<li>Sang "Old MacDonald Had a Farm."</li>
<li>Made animal noises!</li>
<li>Read Monday the Bullfrog. </li>
</ul>
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</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-46766370074538948662014-07-31T16:55:00.000-04:002014-07-31T16:55:10.152-04:00What We Read at Baby Story Time & Toddle Time on July 26There is one more Saturday left to enjoy a special story time for
babies and toddlers. Babies meets at 10:15 AM and is for ages 6 months
to 18 months. Toddlers meet at 11:15 AM and is for ages 19 months to 3
years.<br />
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Hope you'll join us!<br />
<br />
This week we enjoyed stories about Baby's World!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b> <br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=672190">How a Baby Grows by Nola Buck ; pictures by Pamela Paparone.</a>- JJ BOARD BUC</li>
<ul>
<li>Here the things a baby sees and does!</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=44359">Baby Sleeps by Janet & Allan Ahlberg.</a>: - JJ BOARD AHL</li>
<ul>
<li>Read at just Baby Story Time. Simple text about a baby's world.</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=859627">At the Beach / [illustrated by Mandy Stanley].</a> - JJ BOARD STA</li>
<ul>
<li>One word a page, this book introduces or reinforces beach activities.</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=630944">Wake Up Frog! by Annie Owen.</a> - JJ BOARD OWE</li>
<ul>
<li>Read at Toddle Time. Join Frog as he gets up and gets dressed for the day!</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li> Sang my favorite opening and closing songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Recited a rhyme: "Two Little Eyes."</li>
<li>Sang "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes."</li>
<li>Recited "I saw a little bird go, hop, hop, hop."</li>
</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-70744050554837452892014-07-23T16:31:00.001-04:002014-07-23T16:31:50.957-04:00What We Read at Stories in the Park July 22 & July 23It has been hot the last few days, but luckily, Stories in the Park is in the shade and happens right before the day gets hot. There is one more week of Stories in the Park as Summer Reading start to wind down.<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1757900">Dinosaur vs the Library</a>:by Bob Shea - JJ SHE</li>
<ul>
<li>Dinosaur versus some animals friends on his way to the library, but when he gets to the library, who will win?</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=72273">Bones, Bones, Dinosaur Bones</a>: by Byron Barton - JJ BAR</li>
<ul>
<li>Follow along as dinosaur bones are found and where they go!</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=892482">How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? by Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Mark Teague.</a>- JJ YOL</li>
<ul>
<li>Using dinosaurs, the authors of this book introduce manners at meal time.</li>
</ul>
<li>Monday the Bullfrog </li>
</ul>
<b>What We Did </b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang my favorite opening and closing songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Sang "The Alphabet Song" at Wentz Run.</li>
<li>Sang "One Little, Two Little, Three Little Dinosaurs."</li>
<li>Pretended we were dinosaurs with "Dinosaur, Dinosaur"</li>
</ul>
Stories in the Park at Wentz Run meets one last time for 2014 on Tuesday, July 29 at 10:30 AM. <br />
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Stories in the Park at Oxford Park meets one last time for 2014 on Wednesday, July 30 at 10:30 AM.Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-74196358920317117482014-07-19T15:38:00.001-04:002014-07-19T15:38:46.107-04:00What was read in Baby & Toddle Story Time - July 19Until August 2, there is a special set of story times on Saturday for babies and toddlers. Babies meets at 10:15 AM and is for ages 6 months to 18 months. Toddlers meet at 11:15 AM and is for ages 19 months to 3 years. Hope you'll join us!<br />
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This week we enjoyed stories about colors!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1947380">I Say, You Say: Colors! by Tad Carpenter.</a> - JJ BOARD CAR </li>
<ul>
<li>A lift the flap book about colors! This takes a different spin by saying an item with the color and asking the child to say the color.</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=408647">My Colors = Mis Colores by Rebecca Emberley. </a>- JJ BOARD EMB</li>
<ul>
<li>Read for Baby Story Time, this simple book has a color spread on one page and an object with the color on the other.</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1099962">Orange Pear Apple Bear by Emily Gravett.</a>:- JJ GRA <i>(There's also a copy in <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1772919" target="_blank">board book</a> format).</i></li>
<ul>
<li>Four words. One story about a bear and his fruit. What a silly bear!</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang my favorite opening and closing songs to story time: "If You'd Like Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Recited "Baa, Baa Black Sheep" and changed the colors of our sheep as we sang.</li>
<li>Sang "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes." </li>
<li>In Baby Story Time, sang "Bumping Up and Down In My Little Red Wagon."</li>
<li>In Toddle Time, recited "Two Little Black Birds."</li>
</ul>
We'll meet again on Saturday, July 26. Only two sessions left until the fall! <br />
<ul><ul>
</ul>
</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-1152562044558862132014-07-17T11:12:00.000-04:002014-07-17T11:12:00.480-04:00What We Read at Stories in the Park on July 15 & 16Stories in the Park is where I bring the story time to you at the park. We'll read stories, sing songs, and even act a few things out. I'm at Wentz Run on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Oxford Park on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Hope you'll join us!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1238105">Birds by Kevin Henkes ; illustrated by Laura Dronzek.</a> - JJ HEN</li>
<ul>
<li>There are birds all around us! What would you ask a bird? What do you see?</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1085902">Birds by Tracey Crawford.</a> - J 598 CRA</li>
<ul>
<li>Did you know we have simple non-fiction books? This book talks about birds in a basic and easy to understand way for children as young as preschool. They'll enjoy point out the birds.</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=926803">An Egg is Quiet by Diana Aston ; illustrated by Sylvia Long. </a>- J 591.4 AST</li>
<ul>
<li>Similar to the book from last week, this one is another one to pick up and browse. You'll learn a lot about eggs just from this simple work. <b> </b></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b> </b><br /><b>What We Did</b> <br />
<ul>
<li>Sang my favorite opening and closing songs "If You'd like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Recited "Two Little Black Birds" finger rhyme</li>
<li>Acted out "Little Bird, Little Bird" actions (similar to Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear).</li>
<li>Guessed what Monday the Bull Frog ate.</li>
</ul>
I hope you'll join us next week for more stories! <br />
<ul>
</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-20498014336534614512014-07-16T18:54:00.000-04:002014-07-16T18:54:00.180-04:00What We Read at Stories in the Park - July 8 & 9We had a great week for Stories in the Park (maybe a little warm though) at Wentz Run (Tuesday at 10:30 AM) and Oxford Park (Wednesday at 10:30 AM). Here's what we read!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<ul>
<li><b> </b><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1087863">Up, Down and Around by Katherine Ayres ; illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott.</a> - JJ AYR</li>
<ul>
<li>What grows in a garden? What goes up, what goes down, and what goes around and around? Learn about a veggie garden in this story!</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1710692">Little Mouse's Big Secret by Éric Battut.</a> - JJ BAT</li>
<ul>
<li>Little Mouse has a perfect little secret, so he hides it. As his friends come to visit, they ask about his secret that has its own secret behind Little Mouse!</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1085740">A Seed is Sleepy by Dianna Hutts Aston ; illustrated by Sylvia Long.</a> - JJ AST</li>
<ul>
<li>This informative picture book is one that is worth spending time reading. I only read one line of text, but there is a lot more to read in this book all about seeds.</li>
</ul>
<li>Monday the Bull Frog </li>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang my favorite opening and closing songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Sang "Itsy Witsy Spider" three ways: Normal, small, and big.</li>
<li>Recited/Acted "The Garden in the Yard."<b></b></li>
</ul>
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-43981164921213490452014-07-16T15:16:00.000-04:002014-07-16T15:16:01.561-04:00What Was Read - Baby Story Time & Toddle Time Saturday, July 12This summer, we're having Baby Story Time (ages 6 months to 18 months) and Toddle Time (19 months to 3 years) on Saturday mornings at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM, respectively, until August 2nd. Both sessions will be similar, but I will swap or add a book to the Toddle Session. Here's what we read this week:<br />
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<b>Theme</b>: Animals!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1798967">Are you a cow? / by Sandra Boynton.</a> - JJ BOARD BOY </li>
<ul>
<li>A chicken wants to know what you are. Are you a cow, pig, or bear? This is an interactive story. </li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=672093">Country animals / Lucy Cousins.</a> - JJ BOARD COU</li>
<ul>
<li>Words and simple images illustrate animals you might see in the country. </li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1062354">At the Zoo / Illustrated by Mandy Stanley.</a>: - JJ BOARD STA</li>
<ul>
<li>What animals might you see at the zoo? This book introduces them to your youngster.</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1084742">Hurry! hurry!</a> by Eve Bunting - JJ BUN</li>
<ul>
<li>READ AT TODDLE TIME ONLY. Why is the chicken rushing the farm animals to follow her?</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did - Baby Story Time</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b> </b>Sang my favorite opening and closing songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Recited a rhyme about being a cat.</li>
<li>Recited "Leg over leg, the dog went to Dover."</li>
<li>Sang "This is the way the baby/farmer/jockey rides."</li>
</ul>
<b>What We Did - Toddle Time</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b> </b>Sang my favorite opening and closing songs: "If You'd Like to Hear a Story" and "The More We Read Together."</li>
<li>Recited a rhyme about being a cat.</li>
<li>Sang "Old MacDonald"</li>
</ul>
We hope you'll join us on Saturday, July 19! <br />
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-38508294963020465582014-07-07T09:19:00.000-04:002014-07-07T09:19:00.463-04:00Children's Events - Week of July 7<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfO0QCEAhh0SwHeYn8dBFVpsOUiyODnRs0RyRF8CELbuBzeDVaQVggMHNx57sIoIAwGaYI-kapdhx4w5_utfbYmz5c0Upg8l5JJCTffYAbK1JX0HvjLXJgStPDJGoJccF3cua-BvYbhMk/s1600/wvpl-logo.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfO0QCEAhh0SwHeYn8dBFVpsOUiyODnRs0RyRF8CELbuBzeDVaQVggMHNx57sIoIAwGaYI-kapdhx4w5_utfbYmz5c0Upg8l5JJCTffYAbK1JX0HvjLXJgStPDJGoJccF3cua-BvYbhMk/s200/wvpl-logo.jpg" height="87" width="200" /></a>Have you joined our <a href="https://host8.evanced.info/wvpl/sr/homepage.asp" target="_blank">Summer Reading Club</a> yet? Anyone can join! Grown-ups, teens, kids, and babies are all welcome to join in the Summer Reading Club fun!<br />
<br />
Here's what we have happening this week:<br />
<br />
Monday, July 7<br />
<ul>
<li>Make & Take Monday at Blue Bell at 10 AM and goes while supplies last! </li>
<li>Story-Guitar Time with Miss Michelle at Blue Bell at 10:30 AM. </li>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/blue-bell/chess-club-kids/515" target="_blank">Chess Club for Kids at Blue Bell at 6:30 PM.</a></li>
</ul>
Tuesday, July 8<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/other-see-description/stories-park-wentz-run/465" target="_blank">Stories in the Park at Wentz Run at 10:30 AM. </a></li>
<li>Story-Guitar Time with Miss Michelle at Ambler at 10:30 AM.</li>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/blue-bell/science-lab/1385" target="_blank">Science Lab at Blue Bell at 3:30 PM </a></li>
</ul>
Wednesday, July 9<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/other-see-description/stories-park-oxford-park/473" target="_blank">Stories in the Park at Oxford Park at 10:30 AM.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/blue-bell/summer-writing-workshop/443" target="_blank">Summer Writing Workshop at Blue Bell at 10:30 AM. Registration is required.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/blue-bell/x-raying-pharaohs/1118" target="_blank">X-Raying the Pharaohs with Dr. Steve at Blue Bell at 7 PM.</a></li>
</ul>
Thursday, July 10<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/ambler/childrens-singing-duo-two-kind/411" target="_blank">Children's Singing Duo Two of a Kind at Ambler at 7 PM.</a></li>
</ul>
Friday, July 11<br />
<ul>
<li>Miss Michelle's Story-Guitar Time at Blue Bell at 10:30 AM</li>
</ul>
Saturday, July 12<br />
<ul>
<li>Baby Story Time at Blue Bell at 10:15 AM </li>
<li>Toddler Time, Toddler Story Time at Blue Bell at 11:15 AM</li>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/ambler/art-benita/264" target="_blank">Art with Benita at Ambler at 10:30 AM. </a>Register with Ambler.</li>
</ul>
For these events and more, <a href="http://wvpl.org/kids" target="_blank">visit our Kids Page here! </a>Or follow on Twitter @WVPLYouth
Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-2359616204461141082014-07-01T18:30:00.000-04:002014-07-01T18:30:00.571-04:00What We Read at Morris Arboretum on July 1The circus is in town at Morris Arboretum! It is Circus Week at the Garden Railway. If you have not see the Garden Railway, check it out. It's a small garden with a variety of model trains making their way around the tracks. For train lovers, this is an absolute delight, especially when you're trying to follow the train. I've had the chance to visit it twice so far and I'm just as excited about the different trains as the children you see there.<br />
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<b>Our Theme: </b>Circus and trains!<br />
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<b>What We Read</b><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=109953">Circus by Lois Ehlert.</a><b> - </b>JJ EHL</li>
<ul>
<li>Take a trip to the circus and watch daring acts and enjoy snacks!</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1091449">And The Train Goes-- by William Bee</a>- JJ BEE</li>
<ul>
<li>The train makes a variety of noises as it travels down the tracks. This is a fun one to recite as you read it!</li>
</ul>
<li> <a href="http://spica.mclinc.org/polaris/view.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&cn=1950160">Mice Mischief : Math Facts in Action by Caroline Stills ; illustrated by Judith Rossell.</a> - JJ STI</li>
<ul>
<li>10 mice clean up and practice until it is time to play!</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>What We Did</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Sang my favorite opening and closing songs "If you'd like to hear a story" and "The more we read together."<b> </b> </li>
<li>Sang "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."</li>
<li>Sang "The Alphabet Song."</li>
<li>Acted out "Circus Clown," a rhyme similar to "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear."</li>
</ul>
<br />I'll be back at Morris Arboretum on August 5th at 10:30 AM! <a href="https://online.morrisarboretum.org/storytime" target="_blank">Sign up! </a>Miss Teganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11038540330108381853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4824566241986169591.post-8056059985815203042014-06-30T09:25:00.000-04:002014-06-30T09:25:00.232-04:00Children's Events - Week of June 30<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfO0QCEAhh0SwHeYn8dBFVpsOUiyODnRs0RyRF8CELbuBzeDVaQVggMHNx57sIoIAwGaYI-kapdhx4w5_utfbYmz5c0Upg8l5JJCTffYAbK1JX0HvjLXJgStPDJGoJccF3cua-BvYbhMk/s1600/wvpl-logo.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfO0QCEAhh0SwHeYn8dBFVpsOUiyODnRs0RyRF8CELbuBzeDVaQVggMHNx57sIoIAwGaYI-kapdhx4w5_utfbYmz5c0Upg8l5JJCTffYAbK1JX0HvjLXJgStPDJGoJccF3cua-BvYbhMk/s200/wvpl-logo.jpg" height="87" width="200" /></a>Have you joined our <a href="https://host8.evanced.info/wvpl/sr/homepage.asp" target="_blank">Summer Reading Club</a> yet? Anyone can join! Grown-ups, teens, kids, and babies are all welcome to join in the Summer Reading Club fun!<br />
<br />
Here's what we have happening this week:<br />
<br />
Monday, June 30<br />
<ul>
<li>Make & Take Monday at Blue Bell at 10 AM and goes while supplies last! </li>
<li>Story-Guitar Time with Miss Michelle at Blue Bell at 10:30 AM. </li>
</ul>
Tuesday, July 1<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/other-see-description/stories-park-wentz-run/464" target="_blank">Stories in the Park at Wentz Run at 10:30 AM with Miss Sally.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/other-see-description/story-time-morris-arboretum/1224" target="_blank">Story Time at Morris Arboretum at 10:30 AM. </a></li>
<li>Story-Guitar Time with Miss Michelle at Ambler at 10:30 AM.</li>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/blue-bell/eureka-aha-moments-science/1381" target="_blank">Moments of Science with Family Stages at Blue Bell at 7 PM. </a></li>
</ul>
Wednesday, July 2<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/other-see-description/stories-park-oxford-park/472" target="_blank">Stories in the Park at Oxford Park at 10:30 AM.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/blue-bell/summer-writing-workshop/442" target="_blank">Summer Writing Workshop at Blue Bell at 10:30 AM. Registration is required.</a></li>
</ul>
Thursday, July 3<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://wvpl.org/events/ambler/dance-party-bruce-fagan/1208" target="_blank">Dance Party for Kids with Bruce Fagan at Ambler at 7 PM.</a></li>
</ul>
Friday, July 4<br />
<ul>
<li>We are closed for Independence Day! Enjoy your day!</li>
</ul>
Saturday, July 5<br />
<ul>
<li>There is NO Baby Story Time or Toddle Time today.</li>
<li>No Children's events scheduled today.</li>
</ul>
For these events and more, <a href="http://wvpl.org/kids" target="_blank">visit our Kids Page here! </a>Or follow on Twitter @WVPLYouth
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