These story times themes for August are a mixed bag of my favorites that didn't quite fit in other months.
Berries
Suggested Books:
- Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
- Blackberry Ramble by Thacher Hurd
- Jamberry by Bruce Degen
- The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Audrey and Don Wood
Extension Activities
Australia
Suggested Books:
- Hunwick's Egg by Mem Fox
- Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
- Can You Cuddle Like a Koala? by John Butler
- Wombat Walkabout by Carol Diggory Shields
- Over in the Ocean in a Coral Reef by Marianne Berkes
Extension Activities
Bedtime
Suggested Books:
- The Bunnies Are Not in Their Beds by Marisabina Russo
- Feet Go to Sleep by Barbara Bottner
- Tiger Can't Sleep by S.J. Fore
- Tell Me About Your Day Today by Mem Fox
- Little Donkey Close Your Eyes by Margaret Wise Brown
Extension Activities
- Goodnight
- Monkeys on the Bed
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Water
- All the Water in the World by George Ella Lyon
- Who Sank the Boat? by Pamela Allen
- Water in the Park by Emily Jenkins
- Better Not Get Wet, Jesse Bear by Nancy White Carlstrom
- Row Row Row Your Boat by Iza Trapani
Extension Activities