Archive | DIY Storytimes

Enjoy this DIY Storytime on Princesses whenever you like! BOOKS: The Princess and the Pea • Retold and illustrated by Rachel Isadora • Published by Putnam Publishing Group • Presented by Stories with Starr Beautiful art enhances this African-inspired retelling of the story of a young woman who must prove she’s a real princess. Download […]

Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on the theme of …  Pirates!  Books: How I Became a Pirate • Written by Melinda Long • Illustrated by Davis Shannon • Published by Houghton Mifflin • Presented by Storytime with Miss Jeannie A boy meets a pirate on the beach and joins the crew. https://safeYouTube.net/w/0dwW Here are several ideas […]

Do-It-Yourself Storytime: Food Books: Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party • Written by and James and Kimberly Dean • Published by HarperCollins • Presented by STEMHEX Pete and his friends add some crazy toppings to their pizza. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO3jvk87cLY Fun food crafts you can do with your kids from Forkly: https://www.forkly.com/food/edible-crafts-for-kids-20-fun-filled-recipe-activities-with-food/ The Very Hungry […]

Do-It-Yourself Storytime: School Books: If You Take a Mouse to School • Written by Laura Numeroff • Illustrated by Felicia Bond • Published by HarperCollins • Presented by Reading Pioneers Academy You never know what will happen next when you take a mouse to school! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wAQvZ33zZg  Clark the Shark • Written by Bruce Hale • […]

Do-It-Yourself Storytime Party Time! Books: I Am Invited to a Party! • Written & illustrated by Mo Willems • Published by • Presented by Ms. Audrey’s Read-alouds Gerald gives Piggie some advice on how to dress for a party. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGtXn7C7DV0 Best Kids’ Party Ideas for All Occasions by DIY Projects: https://diyprojects.com/kids-party-ideas/ Xander’s Panda Party • […]

Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Music whenever you like* Books: Drum Dream Girl • Written by Margarita Engle • Illustrated by Rafael López • Published by Houghton Mifflin • Presented by Rebekah Wall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfMSbC7T6Jw How to make an oatmeal container tom-tom drum from Howcast: https://safeYouTube.net/w/5KtO Musical Max • Written by Robert Kraus • Illustrated by Jose […]

Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on the theme of Art whenever you like!* Books: Story: The Art Lesson • Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola • Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons • Presented by Storybookreadlaong Little Tomie loves to draw. He can’t wait to go to school and have a real art lesson! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TUQ4F27HMo Fingerprint art activities […]

Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Dinosaurs whenever you want!* Books: Story: When Dinosaurs Came with Everything • Written by Elise Broach • Illustrated by David Smalla • Published by • Presented by Auntie Lee Reads A little boy thinks it’s great when all the stores give away dinosaurs, but his mom is not so sure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Etz3rC-ewo […]

Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Heroes & Helpers whenever you like.* Books: Story: Keeping the City Going • Written and illustrated by Brian Floca • Read by Brian Floca A lovely tribute to all the essential workers who are keeping the city going during the current pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkv52VAFbBk See the Thank You, Heroes coloring sheet by […]

Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Building whenever you like!* Story: If I Built a House • Written and illustrated by Chris Van Dusen • Published by Dial Books • Presented by MissEmsBookworm Read Aloud A boy with a big imagination dreams up the best house ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G3XOtCpD3I Instructions to build a cardboard gingerbread playhouse for kids […]