I Am Invited to a Party! -- 5/5/26

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 Invited to a Party! by Mo Willems
Wolf's Coming! by Joe Kulka

Books:
Ant Party by Ross Montgomery
Dragon Noodle Party by Ying Chang Compestine
Knock Knock! by Tammi Sauer
Party for Everyone by Francesca Pirrone
Party Pigs! by Eric Seltzer
Party Rex by Molly Idle

Craft: Party Crown
- Print template onto cardstock or heavy paper

- Color and cut out PARTY image

- Glue paper strips to sides to make into crown

- Optional: Glue on sequins for extra bling

Extension Activities:

- Talk about different types of parties.  Ask your child to come up with the perfect outfit for the different types of parties.
- Have your child "plan" their perfect party.  What activities would there be?  What food would be served?  Where would it be held?  Try to do some of the party activities/foods if possible.

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Virtual Story Time: I Am Invited to a Party! by Mo Willems -- 2/9/21

Join us weekly for an online story time featuring a book read by Miss Amy on Tuesdays at 10:00 am.  The video is available to watch for one week before a new one is uploaded.

Click HERE to view the latest video.

I Am Invited to a Party! by Mo Willems
Groovy Joe: Dance Party Countdown by Eric Litwin

Books:  (Party)

The Costume Party by Victoria Chess

If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Numeroff
Just Not Invited by Gina Mayer

Miss Spider's Tea Party by David Kirk

One, Two, Buckle My Shoe by Jane Cabrera

Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore by David McPhail

Secret Pizza Party by Adam Rubin

Stanley's Party by Linda Bailey

Tea Party Rules by Ame Dyckman

When Elephant Goes to a Party by Sonia Levitin

Craft:  Party Crown

- Print and cut out template

- Color PARTY template

- Cut 2" strips of paper and glue to PARTY to make into a crown

Extension Activities:

- Hold a party for your family (i.e. tea party, birthday party, dance party).

- Groovy Joe holds a disco dance party.  Explore different types of music that you can dance to.

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Elephant and Piggie: I Am Invited to a Party! Story Time: July 22-23, 2019

Books:
Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson *
Groovy Joe: Disco Party Countdown by Eric Litwin *
I Am Invited to a Party! by Mo Willems *
If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Numeroff
Just Not Invited by Mercer Mayer
Miss Spider's Tea Party by Daniel Kirk

Craft: Party Crown
Kids colored a cutout of the word PARTY with Elephant and Piggie on it.  They could add sequins if they liked.  They then glued on strips of paper to turn it into a crown to wear.

Extension Activities:
- Several of the suggested books include an element of math.  Practice counting in the other books by counting the number of party guests.
- Being invited to a party is a great time to go over etiquette.  Go over simple party manners with your child and practice them at home.


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