Virtual Story Time: Our Favorite Books of 2022 -- 12/28/21

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Something Stinks by Jonathan Fenske
Not Now, Cow by Tammi Sauer

Books: (New Books of 2021)

Blueberry Cake by Sarah Dillard

Chez Bob by Bob Shea

I'm Sorry by Michael Ian Black

Ship in a Bottle by Andrew Prahin
Vampenguin by Lucy Ruth Cummins

We Give Thanks by Cynthia Rylant

We Want a Dog by Lo Cole

Craft: Cow Bookmark

- Print template on heavy paper or cardstock

- Cut out pieces

- Color pieces

- Glue head to top of body

- Glue bell beneath head

Extension Activities:

- Not Now, Cow is all about seasons and the clothes and activities for each season.  Ask your child to pull out appropriate clothes and/or toys for the season you name.

- After reading Something Stinks, have a smell test.  Ask your child to close their eyes and then tell you what object you have by smell.

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Virtual Story Time: Merry Christmas! -- 12/21/21

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The Twelve Days of Christmas by Jane Cabrera
Have You Been Naughty or Nice? by Ethan Long

Books:  
5 More Sleeps 'Til Christmas by Jimmy Fallon

Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho! by Doreen Cronin
Dinosaur vs. Santa by Bob Shea

Five Little Monkeys Looking for Santa by Eileen Christelow

The First Christmas by Phillips Brooks

Harold at the North Pole by Crockett Johnson

Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini

The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore

The Three Bears' Christmas by Kathy Duvall

What the Dinosaurs Did the Night Before Christmas by Refe Tuma

Craft: Cone Santa

- Print template onto cardstock or heavy paper

- Color Santa

- Cut out colored cone with tab

- Glue along the tab before rolling into cone.  You may want to tape to reinforce the glue.

- Optional:  Glue pieces of cotton ball or tissue paper on Santa's beard

Extension Activities:

- Make Christmas cards for family and friends.  This allows your child to both practice their writing and be creative artistically.

- Go on a scavenger hunt for Christmas related items (ex - candy canes, ornaments, star, etc.).

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Virtual Story Time: Our Favorite Books of 2022 -- 12/14/21

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One-Osaurus, Two-Osaurus by Kim Norman
Atticus Caticus by Sarah Maizes

Books:  (New Books of 2021)
Bear Can't Wait by Karma Wilson

The Capybaras by Alfredo Soderguit

I Am the Shark by Joan Holub

I'm a Hare, So There! by Julie Rowan-Zoch

It's So Quiet by Sherri Duskey Rinker

Sheepish (Wolf Under Cover) by Helen Yoon

Snakes in Space by Kathryn Dennis

Yes & No by Elisha Cooper

Craft: Cat

- Print template on heavy paper or cardstock.

- Cut out pieces.

- Color pieces of cat (head, ears, body, feet, tail).

- Glue ears to top of head.

- Glue head to pointy end of body.

- Glue feet to opposite end of body.

- Glue tail to side of body.

Extension Activities:

- Both of this week's books involve some fun word play.  Play a word game with your child.  Ask them to make up "funny" rhyming words.

- Play a game of hide and seek.

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Virtual Story Time: Our Favorite Books of 2022 -- 12/7/21

 Join us weekly on Tuesdays for an online Story Time featuring books read by Miss Amy.  The video will be available to view for a week before a new online is uploaded.

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Where Is the Dragon? by Leo Timmers
House by Kevin Henkes

Books:  (New Books of 2021)
The Bruce Swap by Ryan T. Higgins
Ducks on the Road: A Counting Adventure by Anita Lobel
Girls and Boys Come Out to Play by Tracey Campbell Pearson
Outside, Inside by LeUyen Pham
The Rock from the Sky by Jon Klassen
Toasty by Sarah Hwang
Triceratopposite by Bridget Heos

Craft:  House Activity Sheet

- Print template

- Color sheet as indicated

- Answer questions at bottom of sheet

Extension Activities:

- Both of today's books are about paying attention and noticing details.  Play a game of I Spy to encourage your child to notice things around them.

- Enjoy a movie featuring dragons after reading Where Is the Dragon?.  Possible movies include Pete's Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon, etc.

All About Food: Bread & Doughnuts -- November 29-30, 2021

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am, weather permitting.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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Hooray for Bread by Allan Ahlberg
Hello, Arnie! by Laurie Keller

Books:  (Grains)
Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban

Chicken Soup with Rice by Maurice Sendak

Cupcake by Charise Mericle Harper

Fry Bread by Kevin Maillard
The Little Red Hen by Harriet Ziefert

Toasty by Sarah Hwang

Who Put the Cookies in the Cookie Jar? by George Shannon

Whopper Cake by Karma Wilson

Craft: Cupcake Magnet
- Print template on cardstock or heavy paper and cut out

- Color cupcake base and icing

- Glue icing to top of cupcake base

- Glue sequins to icing as sprinkels

- Attach a magnet to the back of the cupcake

Extension Activities:

- Make some pasta art.  Glue different pasta shapes onto heavy paper to make a picture.  Optional -- dye the pasta different colors first.

- Bake a dessert together (i.e. cake, cupcakes, cookies, etc.).

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All About Food: Carrots & Peas -- November 22-23, 2021

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am, weather permitting.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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Carrot & Pea by Morag Hood
Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert

Books:  (Vegetables)
Bob & Rob & Corn on the Cob by Todd McQueen
Every Color Soup by Jorey Hurley
Green Beans by Elizabeth Thomas
Nope. Never. Not for Me! by Samantha Cotterill
PAR-TAY! Dance of the Veggies (And Their Friends) by Eloise Greenfield
The Pea Blossom by Amy Lowry
Rabbit Food by Susanna Gretz
Rah, Rah, Radishes: A Vegetable Chant by April Pulley Sayre
Scarlette Beane by Karen Wallace

Craft: Carrot Patch (inspired by picture at left)

- Print out template on cardstock or heavy paper.

- Cut out rectangle, strip with dotted lines, and carrots.

- Color strip with dotted lines as dirt before cutting along dotted lines.  (Do not cut all the way across.)

- Glue strip with cut lines to rectangle.  Only glue the sides.

- Color carrots.

- Slide carrots between cut strips to "plant" them.

Extension Activities:

- Create a Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head out of a real potato.
- Have a family Carrot Crunch Contest.  See who can eat and crunch carrots the loudest.  (This can also work with celery.)

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All About Food: Watermelon & Cherries Story Time -- November 15-16, 2021

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am, weather permitting.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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Blueberry Mouse by Alice Low
I Am Bat by Morag Hood
The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli

Books:  (Fruit)
Fruit Bowl by Mark Hoffmann

Fruits and Suits by Jared Chapman

Go, Go, Grapes! by April Pulley Sayre
The Monkey Goes Banana by C.P. Bloom

Ned's New Home by Kevin Tseng
Ten Apples Up on Top by Theo LeSeig

Craft:  Watermelon

- Glue small red pieces of paper to the center of a paper plate

- Glue small green pieces of paper around the edges of the paper plate

- Fold plate in half

- Draw on face and seeds

Extension Activities:

- See how many different types of fruit your child can name.  Have them poll family and friends to see which fruits are their favorites.

- Visit the grocery story or local market.  Ask your child to name the different fruits they see.

- Try a fruit that you haven't had before.

All About Food: Sausage and Bacon Story Time -- November 8-9, 2021

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am, weather permitting.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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Everyone Loves Bacon by Kelly DiPucchio
On Top of Spaghetti by Paul Brett Johnson

Books:  (Meat)
Gator Gumbo by Candace Fleming
Hello, Hot Dog! by Lily Murray
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog by Mo Willems
Ten Fat Sausages by Michelle Robinson

Craft:  Bacon Bookmark
- Print template onto heavy paper or cardstock

- Color and cut out pieces

- Glue wavy stripes to rectangle bookmark to make bacon

- Glue hat to top of bacon

- Glue mustache below hat

- Draw eyes between hat and mustache






Extension Activities:

- Ask your child about their favorite deli lunch meat.  Have your child help make lunch by assisting to make a sandwich using their favorite deli meat.

- Make some food art.  Make a pepperoni pizza using the tiny pepperoni.  Ask your child to "draw" a picture using the pepperoni on the pizza.


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All About Food: Milk, Cheese & Ice Cream Story Time -- November 1-2, 2021

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am, weather permitting.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems

Books:  (Dairy Foods)

The Cheese by Margie Palatini

Cheese Belongs to You by Alexis Deacon

The Cow Loves Cookies by Karma Wilson

Groovy Joe: Ice Cream & Dinosaurs by Eric Litwin

The Little Ice Cream Truck by Margery Cuyler

Mac & Cheese by James Proimos

The Milkman by Carol Cordsen

The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka

Yogurt and Cheeses and Ice Cream That Pleases by Brian Cleary

Craft: Mac and Cheese Necklace

- (Optional) Dye dried macaroni noodles yellow/orange.  Visit https://happyhooligans.ca/dye-pasta-easy-way/ for directions.
- Thread pasta onto a long string.

- Tie string to make into a necklace.

Extension Activities:

-  Have a cheese tasting to see which kinds of cheese your child likes.  Cheeses to try include mozzarella, cheddar, American, swiss, colby jack, havarti, etc.

- See if your child can name different kids of dairy products (i.e. milk, yogurt, etc.).

Halloween Story Time -- October 25-26, 2021

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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Ghost in the House by Ammi-Joan Paquette
Click, Clack, Boo! by Doreen Cronin

Books:
10 Spooky Pumpkins by Gris Grimly

Bears and Boos by Shirley Parenteau

The Hallo-Wiener by Dav Pilkey

Jungle Halloween by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Minerva Louise at Halloween by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Not Very Scary by Carol Brendler

Pick a Pumpkin by Patricia Toht
Six Creepy Sheep by Judith Ross Enderle

Craft: Mummy Treat Bag

- Cut out circles for eyes and glue onto the top of a brown paper lunchbag

- Cut strips of white paper and glue onto bag for mummy strips

- (Optional)  Go trick or treating to fill bag up

Extension Activities:

- Both books are about fears.  Talk with your child about what things they are scared of.  Then come up with ideas to help settle those fears.

- Ask your child to come up with a Halloween costume using items you have around the house.  (i.e. use a sheet to become a ghost, cut out and tape facial features to an orange shirt to become a jack-o-lantern, etc.)

Pumpkins Story Time -- October 18-19, 2021

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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Plumply, Dumply Pumpkin by Mary Serfozo
Pumpkin Trouble by Jan Thomas

Books: 

10 Spooky Pumpkins by Gris Grimly

Five Little Pumpkins by Iris Van Rynbach

Froggy Picks a Pumpkin by Jonathan London
Mr. Pumpkin's Tea Party by Erin Barker

Pick a Pumpkin by Patricia Toht

The Pumpkin Fair by Eve Bunting

Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins by Dianne Ochiltree

Ten Orange Pumpkins by Stephen Savage

Craft: Happy Pumpkin
- Print out template onto heavy paper or cardstock and cut out pieces

- Color ovals different pumpkin colors

- Glue ovals together to make pumpkin shape.  (Largest oval in the middle with mid-sized ovals on either side and smallest ovals on the ends.)

- Glue on eyes and draw on smile

- Color and glue on short rectangle stem and leaf to top of pumpkin

- Color long rectangle as vine.  Then curl and glue to top by stem and leaf.

Extension Activities:

- Visit a pumpkin patch.  Select a pumpkin to take home and decorate.

- Roast some pumpkins seeds using a little olive oil and various spices (Visit https://wholefully.com/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-six-ways/ for directions and spice recipes).

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Autumn Leaves Story Time -- October 12, 2021

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Fall Leaves Fall by Zoe Hall
Fall Is Not Easy by Marty Kelley

Books: (Leaves)
Leaf Jumpers by Carole Gerber

Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert

Leaves by David Ezra Stein

The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger

Lucky Leaf by Kevin O'Malley

Craft: Fall Leaf

- Cut out a leaf shape from cardstock or heavy paper

- Color leaf

- Crumple up small pieces of tissue paper and glue them to the leaf

- (Optional) Punch a hole in the leaf to tie a piece of yarn for a hanger.

Extension Activities:

- Go on a nature walk and try to find as many different types of leaves as you can.

- Collect fallen leaves and glue them onto paper to make pictures.

Fall Story Time -- October 4-5, 2021

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

I See Fall by Charles Ghigna
Red Are the Apples by Marc Harshman

Books:  (Fall)

Every Autumn Comes the Bear by Jim Arnosky
Fall Mixed Up by Bob Raczka

I Know It's Autumn by Eileen Spinelli

In the Middle of Fall by Kevin Henkes

It's Fall by Linda Glaser

My Autumn Book by Wong Herbert Yee

When Autumn Falls by Kelly Nidey

Craft: Fall Puzzle

- Print picture at left onto heavy paper or cardstock

- Color picture

- Cut along the straight lines to make a 16 piece puzzle

Extension Activities:

- Go on a fall nature walk.  Look for fall items including fallen leaves, acorns, etc.

- Make an apple birdseed feeder for the fall birds.  Core an apple.  String through a piece of string, rope, etc with a stick tied at the end for a hanger.  Fill the hole with peanut butter mixed with bird seed.  Hang on a tree branch.

Building Block Story Time -- Week 4: September 27-28, 2021

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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I Want a Dog by Jon Agee
The Farm That Mac Built by Tammi Sauer
Bad Dog by Mike Boldt

Books: (2021 Building Block Award Nominees)
Bad Dog by Mike Boldt
Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris
The Book Hog by Greg Pizzoli
Crocodiles Need Kisses Too by Rebecca Colby
The Farm That Mac Built by Tammi Sauer
I Want a Dog by Jon Agee
One Red Sock by Jennifer Sattler
The Pigeon Has to Go to School! by Mo Willems
Saturday by Oge Mora
Stomp by Uncle Ian Aurora

Craft:  Farm Tic Tac Toe

- Print out template on heavy paper or cardstock

- Color barn and animal game pieces

- Cut out pig and chicken game pieces

Extension Activities:

- Click HERE to cast your vote for the 2021 Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award.
- All three of this week's books could easily be extended by adding more animals to the stories.  Ask your child to continue one of stories.

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Building Block Story Time -- Week 3: September 20-21, 2021

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris
Saturday by Oge Mora
Bad Dog by Mike Boldt

Books: (2021 Building Block Award Nominees)
Bad Dog by Mike Boldt
Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris
The Book Hog by Greg Pizzoli
Crocodiles Need Kisses Too by Rebecca Colby
The Farm That Mac Built by Tammi Sauer
I Want a Dog by Jon Agee
One Red Sock by Jennifer Sattler
The Pigeon Has to Go to School! by Mo Willems
Saturday by Oge Mora
Stomp by Uncle Ian Aurora

Craft:  Dog Puppet

- Color a lunch-size brown paper bag as dog's body

- Print out template and cut out

- Color dog's head and glue to bottom of bag

- Color ears and glue to either side of dog's head

- Color tongue and glue inside bottom flap of bag underneath the dog's head





Extension Activities:

- After reading Bad Dog, have your child determine whether the pet makes a better dog or cat.  Why?

- Discuss traditions you have with your children.  Do you have a special day that you do things together?  What things do you do?

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Building Block Story Time -- Week 2: September 13-14, 2021

 Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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The Book Hog by Greg Pizzoli
Stomp by Uncle Ian Aurora

Books: (2021 Building Block Award Nominees)
Bad Dog by Mike Boldt
Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris
The Book Hog by Greg Pizzoli
Crocodiles Need Kisses Too by Rebecca Colby
The Farm That Mac Built by Tammi Sauer
I Want a Dog by Jon Agee
One Red Sock by Jennifer Sattler
The Pigeon Has to Go to School! by Mo Willems
Saturday by Oge Mora
Stomp by Uncle Ian Aurora

Craft: Book Hog Bookmark
- Print out template on heavy paper or cardstock

- Cut out pieces and color

- Glue hat to top of head

- Glue ears to head on both sides of hat

- Fold and glue long shape around bookmark below head for motorcycle vest

- Glue arms behind vest on either side



Extension Activities:

- Stomp is all about following directions.  Play a game of Follow the Leader or Simon Says.
- Read a book to a pet or stuffed animal.  Don't worry if your child can't read yet.  Have them "read" or tell the story from the pictures.


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Building Block Story Time -- Week 1: September 7, 2021

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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The Pigeon Has to Go to School! by Mo Willems
One Red Sock by Jennifer Sattler

Books: (2021 Building Block Award Nominees)

Bad Dog by Mike Boldt

Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris

The Book Hog by Greg Pizzoli

Crocodiles Need Kisses Too by Rebecca Colby

The Farm That Mac Built by Tammi Sauer

I Want a Dog by Jon Agee

One Red Sock by Jennifer Sattler

The Pigeon Has to Go to School! by Mo Willems
Saturday by Oge Mora

Stomp by Uncle Ian Aurora

Craft: Pigeon's School Bus

- Print out template at left onto heavy paper or cardstock

- Cut out pigeon's head, School box, and bus

- Color pieces

- Glue school box to bus below windows

- Glue pigeon's head in the first window as either driver or passenger

Extension Activities:

- Does your child(ren) go to school?  If they do, ask them to describe a normal school.  What would they say in reaction to all of pigeon's fears?

- One Red Sock asks children to guess the color from the rhyming word on the previous page.  See if your child would be able to continue writing the book with more colors used for socks.

Shapes Story Time -- 8/30-31/2021

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday mornings at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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Shape by Shape by Suse MacDonald
Shapes Are Everywhere by Charles Ghigna

Books:

Bear in a Square by Stella Blackstone

Circle Dogs by Kevin Henkes

A Circle in the Sky by Zachary Wilson

Go, Shapes, Go! by Denise Fleming

Love, Triangle by Marcie Colleen
Mouse Shapes by Ellen Stoll Walsh

Shape Shift by Joyce Hesselberth

Shapes That Roll by Karen Berman Nagel

Tangled by Anne Miranda

Craft: Shapes Collage

- Cut out shapes from colored paper

- Ask child to make pictures from those shapes

- Optional:  Glue shapes as picture onto a piece of large paper

Extension Activities

- Play a game of "I Spy" focusing on shapes.

- Give your child a handful of pretzel sticks.  Ask them to arrange the pretzels into various shapes.

Opposites Story Time: August 23-24, 2021 (Outdoor & Virtual)

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday mornings at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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You and Me: We're Opposites by Harriet Ziefert
Triceratopposite by Bridget Heos

Books:

Big Bear, Small Mouse by Karma Wilson

Black? White! Day? Night! by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Dogs by Emily Gravett

Good News, Bad News by Jeff Mack

Magic Opposites by Patrick George

The Opposite Zoo by Il Sung Na

Pomelo's Opposites by Ramona Badescu

Stop, Go, Yes, No! A Story of Opposites by Mike Twohy

What's Up Bear? A Book about Opposites by Frieda Wishinsky

Craft:  Little Bunnies Opposite Match

- Print out template on heavy paper or cardstock.

- Color bunnies.

- Cut on dotted lines to make cards.

- Mix up cards and try to find matching opposites.

Extension Activities:

- Make a beaded necklace using small pony beads and large wooden beads.  Ask your child to do a pattern of small and large beads.

- Play a game where the kids do the opposite of what you say.  An example would be bending down if told to stretch up high. 

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Colors Story Time: August 15 (Outdoors) - August 16 (Virtual), 2021

Outdoor Story Times are held weekly on Monday mornings at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.  (Registration is required to attend.)  Online Story Times will be posted weekly on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am.  (The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.)

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I Dream of an Elephant by Ami Rubinger
Vincent Paints His House by Tedd Arnold

Books:

Bear Sees Colors by Karma Wilson

Dog's Colorful Day by Emma Dodd

Freight Train by Donald Crews

The Hidden Rainbow by Christie Matheson

I Know a Wee Piggy by Kim Norman

Mix It Up! by Herve Tullet

Monsters Love Colors by Mike Austin

Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin

Warthogs Paint: A Messy Color Book by Pamela Duncan Edwards

Craft: Tissue Paper Elephant
- Print and cut out template on heavy paper or cardstock

- Cut multiple colors of tissue paper into small squares

- Color elephant

- Glue tissue paper squares to elephant

Extension Activities:

- Go on a color scavenger hunt.  Have each child pick a different color.  Then have them count the things they find that are their chosen color.

- Make colored ice cubes by adding a drop of food color to water before freezing.  (Optional - Stick a popsicle stick in each cube before freezing for easy holding.)  Then use the ice cubes to "paint" on either paper or outdoor sidewalk.

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