Ms. Emily's Favorites for Story Times

Updated September 4, 2024
TLC - AW Esome Schools Emily Jones, Children's Librarian
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Chicka chicka boom boom
Martin, Bill
Paper Book
This rollicking alphabet adventure has been a favorite read-aloud for thirty years--now it's perfectly sized for little hands in this sturdy board book edition! A told B, and B told C, "I'll meet you at the top of the...

Hello! This book can easily be turned into a felt board story or any other variety of activities. It's a favorite for many parents too, but kids never seem to get tired of hearing it. -Ms. Emily

Kitten's first full moon
Henkes, Kevin.
Paper Book
This nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by the celebrated author and illustrator Kevin Henkes, was awarded a Caldecott Medal. From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a...

I recommend accompanying this story with a sing and dance along of the song Moon, Moon, Moon by Laurie Berkener! - Ms. Emily

Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?
Martin, Bill
Paper Book
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is available in beginning reader format for the littlest bookworms! With the important pre-reading concepts of rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, this picture book has long been used as a beginning reader. Now, with a 6" x 9" trim and...
The very hungry caterpillar
Carle, Eric.
Paper Book
THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER * The all-time classic picture book starring the world's favorite caterpillar! Generations of children have grown up on this beautifully dramatized story of a caterpillar who eats his way to becoming a butterfly. One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential...
We're going on a bear hunt
Rosen, Michael
Paper Book
Beloved for more than 30 years, this award-winning classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury celebrates the joys of an afternoon outdoors with family. We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? Join a father and his four...

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