It's a Seusstastic Story Time!

2/27/19 and 3/1/19

Snack:  Froot Loop, pretzel, marshmallow trail mix (gluten free and dye free options available)

Songs:  Glasses, Shake Your Sillies Out, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, Hoky Poky Shake

Poem: TBA

Books:

Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?: Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises! is a children's book written and illustrated by Theodor Geisel under the pen name Dr. Seuss and published by Random House in 1970. (from publisher)

The Foot Book is a children's book written by Dr. Seuss and first published in 1968. The Foot Book is intended for young children, and it seeks to convey the concept of opposites through depictions of different kinds of feet. (from publisher)

Activity: Mr. Brown Can Moo dice game

We hope you can join us this week!

READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK CHALLENGE

What is Read Across America week?

Read Across America is a nationwide celebration of reading that takes place the week of Dr. Seuss's birthday (March 2nd).  Schools, libraries, and other organizations all over the United States come together to celebrate children reading!

This week, we challenge the children in our community to read a different genre each day this week in honor of Read Across America.

MONDAY

A BOOK ABOUT IMMIGRATION

TUESDAY

A BOOK ABOUT A FAMOUS AMERICAN

WEDNESDAY

A BOOK WRITTEN BY A FAMOUS AMERICAN

THURSDAY

A BOOK ABOUT A HISTORIC EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE IN AMERICA

FRIDAY

A SILLY STORY (IN HONOR OF DR. SEUSS)

SATURDAY

ONE OF YOUR CHILDHOOD FAVORITES

We will have a selection of picture books for each day pulled and put on display in the children's area if you would like to come check one out.  If you take a picture of yourself or your child participating in our challenge, you may send it to ksherron@muscleshoals.lib.al.us and we will feature it on our social media accounts.

Happy reading!

Snowflake Story Time

2/20/19 and 2/22/19

Snack:  Froot Loop, pretzel, marshmallow trail mix (gluten free and dye free options available)

Songs:  Snowflake Snowflake, Glasses, Shake Your Sillies Out, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, Hoky Poky Shake

Poem: 

"Five Little Snowflakes"

One little snowflake with nothing to do,
Along came another and then there were…two!
Two little snowflakes laughing with me,
Along came another and then there were…three!
Three little snowflakes looking for some more,
Along came another and then there were…four!
Four little snowflakes dancing a jive,
Along came another and then there were…five!
Five little snowflakes, having so much fun!
Out came the sun, and then there were none!

(from storytimekatie.com)

Books:

Snowflakes Fall Book Trailer

In Snowflakes Fall, Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan and award-winning artist Steven Kellogg portray life's natural cycle: its beauty, its joy, and its sorrow. Together, the words and pictures offer the promise of renewal that can be found in our lives—snowflakes fall, and return again as raindrops so that flowers can grow.

MacLachlan and Kellogg, who are longtime friends, were moved to collaborate on a message of hope for children and their families following the tragic events in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012. Kellogg lived in Sandy Hook for thirty-five years—he raised his family there and was an active member of the community. With Snowflakes Fall, they have created a truly inspiring picture book that is both a celebration of life and a tribute to the qualities that make each individual unique.

In honor of the community of Sandy Hook and Newtown, Random House, the publisher ofSnowflakes Fall, has made a donation to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund. Random House is also donating 25,000 new books to the national literacy organization First Book in the community's honor and in support of children everywhere.

"One little snowflake falls on my nose. It makes me shiver from my head to my toes." A little girl plays outside on a cold winter day, counting each snowflake as it falls softly to the ground. Bundled in her warmest snowsuit, she savors the snow, tasting each flake as it falls on her tongue, and makes snow angels. Simple rhyming text captures the joy of a winter afternoon while teaching basic counting skills. Exuberant pastel illustrations invite young readers to join the fun.

We hope to see you this week!

Unicorn Magic Story Time

Saturday, February 17th, 2019

We had a blast last Saturday at our Unicorn Magic Story Time program!

Songs

Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, Shake Your Sillies Out, Hoky Poky Shake

Book

Be careful what pet you wish for in this hilarious picture book from bestselling author Ame Dyckman and beloved illustrator Liz Climo.When a little boy throws a coin in a well asking for a pet unicorn, he has no idea what kind of trouble he's in for. Unbeknownst to him, unicorns make the absolutely worst pets: they shed, they poke holes in your ceiling, and they make a big mess. With a knowing wink from Ame Dykeman, creator of Wolfie the Bunny and cheerful illustrations from Rory the Dinosaur creator and Tumblr star Liz Climo, this rollicking story shares all of the ways a pet unicorn can ruin your life, and is sure to have readers in stitches. (from publisher)

Activities:
Paper Plate Craft

Here is the inspiration for the craft we made!
https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2017/01/paper-plate-unicorn-kid-craft.html 

Pin the Horn on the Unicorn

Froot Loop Jewelry

Unicorn Horn Ring Toss

Snacks

We had chocolate unicorn cupcakes with pink frosting and unicorn poop! (rainbow marshmallows)

Face Painting

We didn't catch any snaps of our face painting station because it was so busy!  The children got to choose between a heart, unicorn, or rainbow.  

I want to thank all the parents and guardians who took the time to bring their little ones to this program.  We all really appreciate the support we get throughout our community!  Next month, we have a very special program coming up for this age group.  Make sure you keep a check on our Facebook page and Snap Chat account to see what we have coming next.  

Facebook:  Muscle Shoals Public Library

Snap Chat:  msplyouth

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to contact us!

Valentine's Day Festivities!

Valentine's Day Displays

We love conversation hearts!
At the bottom of the bulletin board, we have recommendations that have been made my each of the children's area staff members.  The outstanding artwork at the bottom is by our very talented Miss Lauren.  The next time you're in the children's area, grab a recommendation and check out one of our favorite reads!

Throughout the month of February, everyone who visited the children's area was given the opportunity to make a postcard Valentine for the library.  The postcards are displayed on the bulletin board.

Preschool Story Time 

2/13/19 and 2/15/19

Snack:  cheerios and Valentine goody bags (Hershey's kisses, lollipops) 

(gluten free and dye free alternatives are available)

Songs: Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

             Glasses

             Shake Your Sillies Out

             Hoky Poky Shake

             Skinnamarink

Poem:   "Four Little Valentines" 

               One Valentine I made for you

               Make another, and now there are two

               Two Valentines for you and me

               Make another, and now there are three

               Three Valentines, we want more

               Make another, and now there are four

Books: 

 

A great big hug in book form, Snuggle Puppy is a year-round valentine from parent to child. It is bright, chunky, a pleasure to hold, and has a die-cut cover that reveals a glimpse of the joy inside before it's even opened. Best of all, it's packed, of course, with pure Boynton: her inimitable language, her inimitable illustrations, her inimitable sense of fun.

OOO, Snuggle Puppy of mine! Everything about you is especially fine. I love what you are. I love what you do. Fuzzy little Snuggle Puppy, I love you. Featuring a sweet and cuddly doggie cast and rhyming verse, Snuggle Puppy is the perfect bedtime book to read last, because of an ending that kids will want again and again: I started with OOO. . . . Now we'll end like this: [BIG SMOOCH!]

Love Monster is a slightly hairy monster trying to fit in with the cuddly residents of Cutesville. But as it turns out, it's hard to fit in with the cute and the fluffy when you're a googly-eyed monster. And so, Love Monster sets out to find someone who will love him just the way he is. His journey is not easy―he looks high, low, and even middle-ish. But as he soon finds out, in the blink of a googly eye, love can find you when you least expect it. (from publisher)

In Foxy in Love, author-artist Emma Dodd's celebration of Valentine's Day, Foxy uses his magic tail to solve Emily's dilemma.

Once again Foxy's friend Emily needs his help, big-time! Emily is trying to make a Valentine's Day card, and she needs Foxy to remind her of all the things that she loves most. From birthday cakes to gardens with rainbows, Foxy is able to make everything Emily loves magically appear—but sometimes he makes a mistake (Emily loves balloons, not raccoons!)

Luckily Foxy can always find a good solution when things go wrong . . . and he knows just the right way to make Emily's Valentine's Day card complete! Foxy and Emily figure out exactly what Valentine's Day means to them in this sweet sequel to Foxy.

Activities:

The Heart Hop

Valentine Card Making Station

There is still more to come!

Friday morning at 10:30 we will have another Valentine's Day Preschool Story Time program.

On Thursday we will have a Valentine's Day celebration after school!

Please let us know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

It's a Zoo!

2/6/19 and 2/8/19

Snack:  animal crackers (gluten free and dye free alternatives are available)

Activity:  My Heart is Like a Zoo paper bag puppet craft

Songs:  Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

             Glasses

             Shake Your Sillies Out

             Hoky Poky Shake

             Skinnamarink

Poem:   "Six Little Valentines"

Six little Valentines were sent to my house,
The first one said, “I love you, From Mouse.”
Five little Valentines in my mailbox,
The second one said, “Be mine, Love Fox.”
Four little Valentines full of love,
The third one said, “You are sweet, From Dove.”
Three little Valentines just for me,
The fourth one said, “Be my honey, Love Bee.”
Two little Valentine’s mailed with care,
The fifth one said, “Here’s a hug, From Bear.”
The last little Valentine, from my friend Jay,
This one said, “Happy Valentine’s Day!” 

(source:  storytimekatie.com) 

Books: 

"Dear Zoo" long has been a lap-time favorite. The story starts with a letter to the zoo requesting a pet. But as the colorful flaps reveal, most of the animals are inappropriate--until the perfect one arrives. (from publisher)

Welcome to the zoo!
Twenty animals are waiting for you—some are familiar, some may be brand-new.
What are they doing?
How are they feeling?
Are they friends of yours?
Come on in and say hello!
Michael Hall's menagerie invites you and your children to talk about feelings and emotions, explore color and shapes, count the hearts, and meet the animals. (from publisher)

 We hope to see you this week!

Please contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns.