Baby & Toddler Storytimes

P l a y s  Props:  Pig, 5 little pigs metalboard, although I only do 3 for the babies. B o o k s Olivia's Opposites , a board book by Ian Falconer. Opposites are always fun with babies, esp. Olivia's.  The concepts of in and out and up and down amuse me and them endlessly. I had an especially good time doing up and down: I throw Olivia up in the air and she landed down on the ground.  For my finale, I brought her in to see everyone and then throw her out the door. I always try to astonish the babies. Let's Dance, Little Pookie  by Sandra Boynton. I really shimmied to this for the audience. Busy Piggies  by John Schindel.  This board book series has jusssst enough rhyming text, and jusssst the right pictures. I love this series esp. because it emphasizes verbs, which can be acted out and grab the babies' attention.    Happy Pig Day! by Mo Willems. The babies listened very well to this fairly long book. Five Little Piggies , a board book by Ter...

Oh, we had some very busy little piggies at pig story time today. Kidding!  Actually, many babies (I'm not naming names, Alexandria!) sat still for the whole 20 minutes!  It was amazing!  We got a chance to read some fun books and sing all our favorite songs. Busy Piggies by John Schindel.  This board book series has jusssst enough rhyming text, and jusssst the right pictures.  Olivia's Opposites , a board book by Ian Falconer. Opposites are always fun with babies, esp. Olivia's.  The concepts of in and out and up and down amuse me and them endlessly. Piggy Pie Po by Audrey and Don Wood. I read the first story, and then we took a break and I read the second story. The first was just right for the babies, but I should have prepared a little more for the second story. I wish I'd brought a pen or some crayons for the art, my drum for the beating on the drum, and stopped the reading to count backwards from ten for that page. Five Little Piggies , a board book...