Virtual Story Time: Ocean -- April 2026

Each month, Miss Amy records a virtual Story Time that goes along with the monthly theme.  It will be posted monthly in the morning of the first Tuesday of the month.  (The video is available to watch for one month before a new one is uploaded.) 

Click HERE for this month's virtual Story Time.

Ocean Animals from Head to Tail by Stacey Roderick

Books:
The Blobfish Book by Jessica Olien
Good Eating: The Short Life of Krill by Matt Lilley
I Am the Shark by Joan Holub
Ocean Counting by Janet Lawler





Extension Activities:
- Learn more about different ocean animals by checking out one of the informational books at the library.
- Visit the St. Louis Aquarium to view and learn more about various ocean animals.
- Get active by moving like different ocean animals (ex - crab walk, dolphin jump, octopus wave, fish wiggle, etc).

Celebrating Authors: Mo Willems -- 3/31/26

Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. A monthly virtual Story Time is posted the first Tuesday of the month on the library's Facebook page.  It is available to view for one month before the next video is posted.

Click HERE for this month's virtual Story Time.

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo Willems
Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems
We Are in a Book! by Mo Willems

Books:
Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems
City Dog, Country Frog by Mo Willems
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? by Mo Willems
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems
That Is NOT a Good Idea! by Mo Willems

Craft: Pigeon

- Print template onto cardstock or heavy paper

- Cut out and color head

- Color a craft stick as Pigeon's neck and legs

- Color a mini cupcake liner that is folded in half as Pigeon's wing

- Glue head to top of craft stick

- Glue wing near bottom of craft stick leaving room for legs

Extension Activities:

- Which kind of pet would be best for Pigeon?  Investigate different types of pets.  Check out pet books from the library or visit the local pet store for more information.

- Learn simple drawing skills from Mo Willems by watching his Lunch Doodles video series on YouTube.

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Celebrating Authors: Morag Hood -- 3/24/26

Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. A monthly virtual Story Time is posted the first Tuesday of the month on the library's Facebook page.  It is available to view for one month before the next video is posted.

Click HERE for this month's virtual Story Time.

I Am Bat by Morag Hood
Carrot & Pea by Morag Hood

Books:
Aalfred and Aalbert by Morag Hood
Brenda Is A Sheep by Morag Hood
Dig Dig Digger by Morag Hood
Goodnight Sun by Morag Hood
Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert by Morag Hood
Spaghetti Hunters by Morag Hood

Craft: Carrot & Peas

- Print template (at left) onto cardstock or heavy paper

- Cut out pieces (carrot, peas)

- Color pieces

- Cut three strips of green paper for carrot tops

- Glue green strips to top of carrot

- Glue peas where you like

Extension Activities:

- After reading the book Spaghetti Hunters, make spaghetti with your children.  Feel free to use pre-made pasta and sauce or to make them from scratch.

- After reading Carrot & Pea, discuss with your child what characteristics would make various vegetables/foods be good friends.

Celebrating Authors: Eric Carle -- 3/17/26

Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. A monthly virtual Story Time is posted the first Tuesday of the month on the library's Facebook page.  It is available to view for one month before the next video is posted.

Click HERE for this month's virtual Story Time.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
From Head to Toe by Eric Carle

Books:
1, 2, 3 to the Zoo by Eric Carle
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle
Hello, Red Fox by Eric Carle
Little Cloud by Eric Carle
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle

Craft: Very Hungry Catepillar
- Print template onto cardstock or heavy paper

- Cut out pieces (leaf, head)

- Cut five small strips of green paper

- Glue paper strips into paper chain

- Color head and glue to one of paper chain to make caterpillar

- Color leaf

- Glue caterpillar to leaf

Extension Activities:

- Extend the book From Head to Toe by coming up with more animals and movement to imitate.

- Visit the Eric Carle website for a lot of activities, downloadables, and printables to go along with his books.

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Celebrating Authors: Alison Murray -- 3/10/26

Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. A monthly virtual Story Time is posted the first Tuesday of the month on the library's Facebook page.  It is available to view for one month before the next video is posted.

Click HERE for this month's virtual Story Time.

Hickory Dickory Dog by Alison Murray
One Two That's My Shoe! by Alison Murray

Books:
Apple Pie ABC by Alison Murray
Dino Duckling by Alison Murray
Hare and Tortoise by Alison Murray
The House That Zach Built by Alison Murray
The Little Green Hen by Alison Murray
Little Mouse by Alison Murray

Craft: Triangle Folded Dog

- Print template onto cardstock or heavy paper

- Cut out pieces (head, body)

- Color pieces

- Fold down along lines to make ears on head

- Fold along inner lines toward center and then along the outer lines to the outside so dog will stand

- Glue head to body

Extension Activities:

- Alison Murray likes to write and illustrate new versions of familiar rhymes and stories.  Read the traditional nursery rhymes and folk tales to compare them with her versions.  Which do you like better?  Why?

- Today's books all include dogs in the stories.  Visit a local animal shelter to volunteer with the dogs.  Different activities to volunteer for include reading with the dogs or petting them for socialization.

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