Naughty or Nice, Week 2 -- 12/12/23

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 Just Ate My Friend by Heidi McKinnon
When Cows Come Home by David L. Harrison
Llama Destroys the World by Jonathan Stutzman

Books:

Dinosaur vs. School by Bob Shea

Hooray for Today! by Brian Won

King Bidgood's in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood

Ten Hungry Pigs by Derek Anderson

Ten Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow

Toad on the Road by Stephen Shaskan

Craft: Cow Bell
- Print template onto cardstock or heavy paper

- Cut out pieces (bell body, legs, ears)

- Draw two horn shapes and cut out from cardstock or heavy paper also

- Color pieces 

- Glue legs to bottom of bell

- Glue ears to side of bell

- Glue horns to top of bell

Extension Activities:

- After reading I Just Ate My Friend discuss with your child ways to behave with friends.  What behaviors are naughty or nice.

- Sharing is a great way to be "nice".  Make a snack or treat with your child to share with others.

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Naughty or Nice -- 12/5/23

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 Nuts: Bedtime at the Nut House by Eric Litwin
What Will Fat Cat Sit On? by Jan Thomas

Books:

Bubble Bath Pirates by Jarrett Krosoczka

Cha-Cha-Chimps by Julia Durango

How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? by Jane Yolen

How to Cheer Up Dad by Fred Koehler
Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney

Craft: Winter Fat Cat

- Print out a cat picture to color and cut out

- Draw a scarf and hat to color and cut out

- Glue pieces together

Extension Activities:

- As you read through the books, ask your child to point out any "naughty" or "nice" behaviors.

- Bedtime rituals are a great way to encourage your child to go to bed easier.  Talk with your child about what rituals they have to get ready to go to bed (i.e. bath, brush teeth, final drink of water, read a story, etc.).