Opening Song: Story Time is Starting
Book: Birds by Kevin Henkes
I was a little unsure about this book because it doesn't have a straight narrative, but this group really enjoyed it.
Song: Way Up in the Sky
Book: No Two Alike by Keith Baker
I really enjoying reading this aloud. It's really just about the concepts of same and different, but birds are the characters, so it was a good fit.
Rhyme: Two Little Red Birds
Book: North, South, East, West by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Greg Pizzoli
I borrowed this from the library for my three-year-old who has been learning about direction. When I first read it to her, I wasn't sure kids at story time would get it, but I decided to take the chance and I was pleasantly surprised. It did go over quite well.
Song: The Little Bird
Songs with Shaker Eggs:
- Sing a Song of Sixpence
- Shake Your Egg, Shake Your Egg and Sing a Happy Song
- Can You Shake Your Egg with Me?
Song: Mr. Sun
Book: Hooray for Today by Brian Won
This is a good story time book because of its bold illustrations and repetitive structure. It's kind of predictable, but no one seemed to mind.
Rhyme: See See See
Book: Mockingbird by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Paul Howard
I have noticed that singable books do well with this audience, so I decided to end with this one. It worked very well, even though I think some people were puzzled by the changed lyrics to Hush Little Baby.
Song: Chickadee
