Storytime for July 29th: What's That Smell?

This week's storytime is about smells (good and bad) and how we use our noses!

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Here are the books we'll be reading this week, along with some videos, links, and activities to accompany them!

Listen to the book here:

Find some fun printable activities to accompany the book here.

Listen to Smelly Socks read by the author here.

Play Arthur games and find printable activities here.

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You can also download this week's Takeaway page by clicking here.

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And be sure to check out the related online activities about our sense of smell:

Kids Health--Learn about the parts of your nose and how they work

Sid the Science Kid--Learn about the five sense in this interactive game

More for Less--Learn how to make a silly sock-matching game with your kids

Sanitation Services--Print these garbage truck coloring pages and activities

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And, finally, if you liked today's stories, here are some more great books about smells!

• Super Schnoz and the Gates of Smell by Gary Urey
• Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers by Megan McDonald
• Skunkdog by Emily Jenkins
• Nasty Stinky Sneakers by Eve Bunting
• My Dog Is As Smelly As Dirty Socks by Hanoch Piven

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Have a great week, and we'll see you next Tuesday!

Storytime for July 15th: Pet Parade

This week, we'll be sharing stories about those furry members of our families--our pets!

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Here are the books we'll be reading this week, along with some videos, links, and activities to accompany them!

Read more about Eric Rohmann and his book, Bone Dog.

Meet Eric Rohmann in the video below:

Here's a preview of A Pet for Petunia

Watch this animated adaptation of Children Make Terrible Pets!

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You can also download this week's Takeaway page by clicking here.

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And be sure to check out the related online activities about pets:

NationalGeographic Kids—check out these hilarious and adorable pet photos!

DiscoveryKids—help the dog catch the Frisbee in this game!

DLTK—arts and crafts featuring cats, dogs, fish, and other pets

EnchantedLearning—Pet-related rhymes, crafts, activities, and printables

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And, finally, if you liked today's stories, here are some more great books about dads!

• City Dog, Country Frog by Mo Willems
• Just Me and My Puppy by Mercer Mayer
• The Cat Came Back by Fred Penner
• Pocket Pets by Alvin Silverstein
• The Class Pet from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
• The Ferret's a Foot by Colleen A. Venable

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Have a great week, and we'll see you next Tuesday!

Storytime for July 8th: Christmas in July

This week at storytime, we're taking a break from the heat and celebrating the imaginary chill in the air for Christmas in July!

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Here are the books we'll be reading this week, along with some videos, links, and activities to accompany them!

Make your own (virtual) snowman at ABCya!

Build a snowman and listen to the "Ten Little Snowmen" rhyme at Starfall.

Help the Grinch grow his heart by delivering presents to Whoville at Seussville.

And here's the famous Grinch song from the classic animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss's book!

What was Santa like as a kid?  Here are a few ideas:

Listen to an interview with author/illustrator Jon Agee here.

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You can also download this week's Takeaway page by clicking here.

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And be sure to check out some of these fun online Christmas activities:

Activity Village—coloring pages, jokes, and games

Merry Christmas Kids Zone—stories, Santa letters, games, and more

Enchanted Learning—fun and easy Christmas crafts for kids

‘Tis the Season—Check out these fun ideas for celebrating Christmas in July with your kids!

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And, finally, if you liked today's stories, here are some more great Christmas books!

• The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore
• Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve by Jan Brett
• The Christmas Box by Eve Merriam
• Shall I Knit You a Hat?  by Kate Klise
• Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson
• The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston

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Have a great week, and we'll see you next Tuesday!