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Foxes Storytime Ideas

There are many classic stories involving foxes, enough to make a storytime! Here are some ideas I found on the PUBYAC listserv, with some of my own ideas added: Edwards, Pamela Duncan.  FOUR FAMISHED FOXES [continue reading]

Published on Jul 1, 2006
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Zoo Storytime Ideas (2006)

Books Campbell, Rod. DEAR ZOO. Kids will love this lift-the-flap story about a child who asks the zoo for a pet. Hendrick, Mary Jean. IF ANYTHING EVER GOES WRONG AT THE ZOO. Leslie loves all the [continue reading]

Published on Jun 6, 2006
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Goldfish/Tropical Fish Storytime Ideas (2006)

Pet fish can be more practical than a dog or cat for some households.  Here are some great pet fish books for storytime; serve Goldfish Crackers at the end of the storytime! For a craft, [continue reading]

Published on Jun 1, 2006
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Pigeons Storytime Ideas

Preschool Storytime Ideas Pigeons Here are some ideas to accompany DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS, the award-winning book by Mo Willems. These ideas sound perfect for preschool and family storytimes, because the “Pigeon” books [continue reading]

Published on Jun 1, 2006
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals, Everyday things, Special Days
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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Shadows Storytime Ideas

Books Charlip, Remy.  MOTHER, MOTHER, I FEEL SICK. Asch, Frank. BEAR SHADOW. Freeman, Don.  GREGORY’S SHADOW. Hoban, Tana.  SHADOWS AND REFLECTIONS. Narahashi, Keiko.  I HAVE A FRIEND. Stevenson, Robert Louis.  MY SHADOW. Balian, Lorna.  GARDEN [continue reading]

Published on Mar 1, 2006
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Everyday things
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Horses Storytime Ideas-2006

At one time or another, nearly every kid dreams of having his or her own horse.  Here are some great horse stories that are not too long for preschool storytime.  For a craft, I took [continue reading]

Published on Feb 1, 2006
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Snake Storytime Ideas

Snakes and turtles are not common household pets, but here in the Bay Area anything is possible!   In fact, there are some popular vivariums that sell reptile pets such as the  the East Bay Vivarium,, as [continue reading]

Published on Dec 1, 2005
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Animals
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Body Parts Storytime Ideas (2005)

A great list of toddler and preschooler books relating to the theme of Body Parts the PUBYAC listserv is pasted below. I have it here since many would work well for a storytime! Be sure to [continue reading]

Published on Sep 1, 2005
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Science
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool
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