Spooky Stories: Picture Books

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Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds The carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around, and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes.   The Little Old Lady Who Was […]

Monkeys – Preschool Storytime

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In last week’s Saturday storytime, we monkeyed around with stories all about these playful primates. Books We Shared Be Quiet, Mike! by Leslie Patricelli Since he was born, monkey Mike has been banging and tapping rhythms all the time.  His family and friends all tell him, “Be Quiet, Mike!”  But […]

Monkeys – Toddler Storytime

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Last week’s toddler storytime was as fun as a barrel of monkeys, because it was all about them! Books We Shared   Spunky Little Monkey by Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson, illustrated by Brian Won Little Monkey is tired and doesn’t want to get out of bed. Mama calls […]

Monkeys – Infant Storytime

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Monkeys are fun and silly and so was our infant storytime about them last week! Books We Shared More and More by Emma Dodd is a sweet book that celebrates the love between a monkey caregiver and their little one.  No matter what happens during the day, the little one […]

Rain – Toddler Storytime

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It may not be raining in sunny Southern California yet, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate rainy weather in storytime! Books We Shared   In The Rainy Day Puddle by Ei Nakabayashi, a little frog finds a puddle that is the perfect size for him.  But as the rain keeps falling, so […]

Rain – Infant Storytime

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Even though it was sunny outside, we shared stories about rain at a recent Infant Storytime. Books We Shared In The Rainy Day Puddle by Ei Nakabayashi, a little frog finds a puddle that is the perfect size for him.  But as the rain keeps falling, so does that puddle — […]

Ghost Story Contest Winners

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We’re pleased to announce the Young Readers League 2017 Writing Contest winners! This year, young writers were challenged to tell us a ghost story in 300 words or less. The winning entries were honored during the Young Readers League author event with Natalie Lloyd, author of The Key to Extraordinary, our 2017 […]

“The Journal” — story by Lauren Sales

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Young Readers League 2017 Writing Contest 1st place Category 1 (ages 8-11) The Journal by Lauren Sales Age 11 (Grade 7) Blair Middle School This is the story of an ordinary girl with a not so ordinary story. My name is Jenna Adler and I live in New Orleans, Louisiana. […]

“The Haunted Pair of Ballet Slippers” — story by Maelee Rose Acosta

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Young Readers League 2017 Writing Contest 2nd place Category 1 (ages 8-11) The Haunted Pair of Ballet Slippers by Maelee Rose Acosta Age 11 (Grade 6) Blair Middle School The little ballerina warned them! No one would listen to her. They had no idea of how dangerous the pair of […]

“The Ghosts in the Cemetery” — story by Sienna Ng

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Young Readers League 2017 Writing Contest 3rd place Category 1 (ages 8-11) The Ghosts in the Cemetery by Sienna Ng Age 10 (Grade 5) Field Elementary School Lily is a girl who has no mother. Neither does she have sisters or brothers. It’s just Lily and her father. Her father […]