Get your child excited about storytime by reading this books together.
Leo Loves Baby Time by Anna McQuinn (Infant, Toddler)
Even the littlest of children can find something fun to do at the library. In Leo Loves Baby Time, Leo and his grown-up go to the library for a special Baby Time, sharing songs, stories, and play time with scarves! ▸ Get it at the Library
See Also: Lola at the Library by Anna McQuinn (Preschool)
For bigger kids, follow Leo’s older sister Lola on her trip to the public library where she gets to listen to a storytime and check out her very own books to take home and enjoy. ▸ Get it at the Library
You Can Read by Helaine Becker (Preschool)
Reading and sharing stories doesn’t just happen at the library. You can explore the world of books at home, by a campfire, at the playground, or even in outer space. The only limit is the imagination (and maybe bedtime to get a good night’s sleep!) ▸ Get it at the Library
How to Read a Story by Kate Messner (Preschool)
In this book, a young child and their dog share the 10 easy steps needed to learn how to share books and stories. These 10 steps are simple to follow for grown-ups and for older siblings alike. Younger kids will enjoy hearing the story-within-a-story to see what will happen with the fierce, fire-breathing dragon. ▸ Get it at the Library
My Book Box by Will Hillenbrand (Toddler)
An adorable little elephant keeps a collection of books in a special box so that they’re never without a good story to read and share, whether that’s at a meal, in the bathroom, or even traveling on an airplane. This isn’t just any old book box, but instead a magic book box that helps open doors to new worlds and experiences no matter where you are. ▸ Get it at the Library
Beatrice Doesn’t Want To by Laura Numeroff (Preschool)
All Henry wants to do is work on his school project at the library, but he’s got to mind his little sister Beatrice, too. But Beatrice doesn’t even want to be at the library, let alone read any of the books from the shelf. On the third day of the project, Henry sees a sign advertising a storytime at the library and encourages his sister to go. Now how will Henry get his sister to leave the library? ▸ Get it at the Library
These resources were recommended by Samantha Blanquart, an Early Literacy Outreach Librarian with Ready to Read Resource Center. Visit their website for more info about early literacy or to check out one of their reading kits for young children.
Imagination Library Pick:
Bunny’s Book Club by Annie Silvestro (Preschool)
Bunny loves to sit outside the library with the kids and listen to summer story time. But when the weather gets cold and everyone moves inside, his daily dose of joy is gone. Desperate, Bunny refuses to miss out on any more reading time and devises a plan to sneak into the library at night . . . through the library’s book drop! ▸ Get it at the Library
