Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Baby/Toddler Story Time, 5/8/12

Opening Song: Hello, how are you?

Rhyme: This is Big, Big, Big

Book: Do Donkeys Dance? by Melanie Walsh (2000)
This book doesn't actually have much to do with donkeys or dancing, but it does pose a series of silly questions that toddlers can easily answer. I was surprised by how many kids actually spoke up and interacted with this book!

Song: Tommy Thumb 
I'm glad I remembered this song. I haven't done it in so long, it's a welcome change!

Song: Shake My Sillies Out

Book: My Mom by Anthony Browne (2005)
I read this book for Mother's Day last year, too. It's never been the kids' absolute favorite, but the moms in the group always seem pleased with it. 

Flannel Board: Five Little Flowers (Mother's Day Edition)
The second group I did this with this morning really loved it, and the ending got a surprising amount of applause.

Song: I'm a Little Teapot 

Book: What Shall We Do with the Boo-Hoo Baby? by Cressida Cowell, illustrated by Ingrid Godon
This book is a lot of fun to read aloud, and it worked like a magnet. The kids stood right up and wandered over to the book for a closer look.  

Rhyme: The Baby in the Cradle
I originally introduced this rhyme during Baby Lap Time, but it's even better with toddlers!

Song with Puppet: Mr. Sun

Song: Put Your Finger in the Air 

Song: The Wheels on the Bus (Session 1 only)
I am officially sick of this song. Time for a break from it...

Song: ABC Song

Goodbye Song: We Wave Goodbye Like This

2012 Picture Book Challenge: April Wrap-Up Post

This year I'm participating in the Read To Me Picture Book Challenge hosted by There's a Book. My goal is to read 700 qualifying books. (The challenge focuses on not just picture books, but board books and easy readers as well. Read more about the challenge, and my goal, here.)

Each month, I'll be posting a list of the picture books I've read, with links* to related reviews and story time posts. Below are the books I read for this challenge in April.


I Kissed the Baby!I Kissed the Baby
by Mary Murphy
First the EggFirst the Egg
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Flip, Flap, Fly!: A Book for Babies EverywhereFlip, Flap, Fly
by Phyllis Root
Where Is the Green Sheep?Where Is the Green Sheep?
by Mem Fox
Extra YarnExtra Yarn
by  Mac Barnett
The Heart and the BottleThe Heart and the Bottle
by Oliver Jeffers
GreenGreen
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Meeow and the Little ChairsMeeow and the Little Chairs
by Sebastien Braun
Busy ToesBusy Toes
by C.W. Bowie
More More More Said the BabyMore, More, More, said the Baby
by Vera B. Williams
The Spider and the FlyThe Spider and the Fly
by Tony DiTerlizzi
The Three PigsThe Three Pigs
by David Wiesner
AlphabaticsAlphabatics
by Suse MacDonald
Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely PresentMr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present
by Charlotte Zolotow
FrederickFrederick
by Leo Lionni
Rain Makes ApplesauceRain Makes Applesauce
by Julian Scheer
Little Bear's VisitLittle Bear's Visit
by Else Holmelund Minarik
Journey Cake, Ho!Journey Cake, Ho!
by Ruth Sawyer
McElligot's PoolMcElligot's Pool
by Dr. Seuss
Frog and Toad Are FriendsFrog and Toad Are Friends
by Arnold Lobel
The DunderheadsThe Dunderheads
by Paul Fleischman
I Like Books: Super Sturdy Picture BooksI Like Books
by Anthony Browne
The Odd Egg. Emily GravettThe Odd Egg
by Emily Gravett
Max Cleans UpMax Cleans Up
by Rosemary Wells
Mouse's First SpringMouse's First Spring
by Lauren Thompson
This Jazz ManThis Jazz Man
by Karen Ehrhardt
Bring on that BeatBring on that Beat
by Rachel Isadora
I Took My Frog to the LibraryI Took My Frog to the Library
by Eric Kimmel
D.W.'s Library Card (D.W. Series)D.W.'s Library Card
by Marc Brown
The Patterson Puppies and the Midnight Monster PartyThe Patterson Puppies and the Midnight Monster Party
by Leslie Patricelli
There's an Alligator under My BedThere's an Alligator Under My Bed
by Mercer Mayer
Counting Duckies (Begin Smart Series)Counting Duckies
by Begin Smart Books
Stella Louella's Runaway BookStella Louella's Runaway Book
by Lisa Campbell Ernst
The Carrot Seed Board BookThe Carrot Seed
by Ruth Krauss
Quack and CountQuack and Count
by Keith Baker
Little CloudLittle Cloud
by Eric Carle
Emma Dilemma: Big Sister PoemsEmma Dilemma: Big Sister Poems
by Kristine O'Connell George
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?
by Bill Martin, Jr.
Dear TabbyDear Tabby
by Carolyn Crimi
I Wanna IguanaI Wanna Iguana
by Karen Orloff
If You're Happy and You Know ItIf You're Happy and You Know It
by Annie Kubler
Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888Casey at the Bat
by Ernest Thayer and Christopher Bing
Have You Seen My Duckling?Have You Seen My Duckling?
by Nancy Tafuri
The Hello, Goodbye WindowThe Hello, Goodbye Window
by Norton Juster
Alphabet CityAlphabet City
by Stephen T. Johnson
Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the AshantiAnansi the Spider
by Gerald McDermott
When Sophie Gets Angry -- Really, Really AngryWhen Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really, Angry
by Molly Bang
Wolf Won't Bite!Wolf Won't Bite
by Emily Gravett
I'll Save You Bobo!I'll Save You, Bobo!
by Eileen Rosenthal
Chloe, InsteadChloe, Instead
by Micah Player
The Three BearsThe Three Bears
by Byron Barton
You And Me Little BearYou and Me, Little Bear
by Martin Waddell
Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan (Henry and Mudge, #19)Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Make a WishMr. Putter and Tabby Make a Wish
by Cynthia Rylant
Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club (Annie and Snowball Ready-to-Read)Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the SoupMr. Putter and Tabby Stir the Soup
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the ColdMr. Putter and Tabby Catch the Cold
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the FishMr. Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Paint the PorchMr. Putter and Tabby Paint the Porch
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Toot the HornMr. Putter and Tabby Toot the Horn
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the TrainMr. Putter and Tabby Take the Train
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the BoatMr. Putter and Tabby Row the Boat
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Fly the PlaneMr. Putter and Tabby Fly the Plane
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter And Tabby Bake The CakeMr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the TeaMr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Spin the YarnMr. Putter and Tabby Spin the Yarn
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby See the StarsMr. Putter and Tabby See the Stars 
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Run the RaceMr. Putter and Tabby Run the Race
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Spill the BeansMr. Putter and Tabby Spill the Beans
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Clear the DecksMr. Putter and Tabby Clear the Decks
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin (Henry and Mudge, #13)Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea (Henry and Mudge, #6)Henry and Mudge and the Forever Sea
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas (Henry and Mudge, #26)Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch (Henry and Mudge, #24)Henry and Mudge and the Funny Lunch
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover (Henry and Mudge, #28)Henry and Mudge and the Big Sleepover
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All (Henry and Mudge, #14)Henry and Mudge and the Best Day of All
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps (Henry and Mudge, #9)Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet (Henry and Mudge, #20) Henry and Mudge and Annie's Perfect Pet
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House (Henry and Mudge, #22)Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry And Mudge And Annie's Good Move (Henry and Mudge, #18)Henry and Mudge and Annie's Good Move
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat (Henry and Mudge, #8)Henry and Mudge and the Happy Cat
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night (Henry and Mudge, #17)Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House (Henry & Mudge)Henry and Mudge and the Tall Tree House
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase (Henry and Mudge, #23)Henry and Mudge and the Wild Goose Chase
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind (Henry and Mudge, #12)Henry and Mudge and the Wild Wind
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees (Henry and Mudge, #15)Henry and Mudge in the Family Trees
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers (Henry and Mudge, #7)Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon (Henry and Mudge, #4)Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon
by Cynthia Rylant
Annie and Snowball and the Cozy Nest (Annie and Snowball Ready-to-Read)Annie and Snowball and the Cozy Nest
by Cynthia Rylant
Annie and Snowball and the Dress-up Birthday (Annie and Snowball Ready-to-Read)Annie and Snowball and the Dress-Up Birthday
by Cynthia Rylant
Annie and Snowball and the Magical HouseAnnie and Snowball and the Magical House
by Cynthia Rylant
Annie and Snowball and the Pink SurpriseAnnie and Snowball and the Pink Surprise
by Cynthia Rylant
Annie and Snowball and the Prettiest House (Annie and Snowball)Annie and Snowball and the Prettiest House
by Cynthia Rylant
Annie and Snowball and the Shining StarAnnie and Snowball and the Shining Star
by Cynthia Rylant
Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club (Annie and Snowball Ready-to-Read)Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club
by Cynthia Rylant
Annie and Snowball and the Wintry FreezeAnnie and Snowball and the Wintry Freeze
by Cynthia Rylant
A Child's CalendarA Child's Calendar
by John Updike
Black and WhiteBlack and White
by David Macaulay
Swamp AngelSwamp Angel
by Anne Isaacs
Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the BookMr. Putter and Tabby Write the Book
by Cynthia Rylant
Kit and KatKit and Kat
by  Tomie DePaola
Henry and Mudge: The First Book (Henry and Mudge, #1)Henry and Mudge: The First Book
by Cynthia Rylant
Miss Spider's Tea PartyMiss Spider's Tea Party
by David Kirk
John Brown, Rose and the Midnight CatJohn Brown, Rose, and the Midnight Cat
by Jenny Wagner
Animals Should Definitely Not Wear ClothingAnimals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing
by Judi Barrett
Reading Makes You Feel GoodReading Makes You Feel Good
by Todd Parr
We Planted a TreeWe Planted a Tree
by Diane Muldrow
The Berenstain Bears and Mama for Mayor!Mama for Mayor
by Jan and Mike Berenstain
Meet my neighbor, the librarianMeet My Neighbor, the Librarian
by Marc Crabtree
Henry and Mudge and the Long Weekend: The Eleventh Book of Their AdventuresHenry and Mudge and the Long Weekend
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days (Henry and Mudge, #5)Henry and Mudge in the Sparkle Days
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas (Henry & Mudge)Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas
by Cynthia Rylant
Mr. Putter & Tabby Pick the PearsMr. Putter and Tabby Pick the Pears
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge in the Green Time (Henry and Mudge, #3)Henry and Mudge in the Green Time
by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble (Henry and Mudge, #2)Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble
by Cynthia Rylant

*Some reviews for these books may post in May. I will update this page with those links when they are available.
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