We read:
The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School, by Laurie Halse Anderson
"Zoe Fleefenbacher has one blue eye and one green eye and bright red hair that goes on . . . forever. Her hair has always been unruly, but now she is in first grade and according to her teacher, Ms. Trisk, “first grade has rules.” It takes countless barrettes and scrunchies to finally hold Zoe’s hair. But when it can help with an uncooperative science lesson, will Ms. Trisk let Zoe’s hair free? Acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson and vibrant illustrator Ard Hoyt style a hair-raising story that is sure to be a ‘do!" - Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Cat Secrets, by Jef Czekaj
"I'm sorry—this book is not for you. This book is for CATS ONLY.
Circle Square Moose, by Kelly Bingham
"Moose loves shapes!
Circles! Squares! Triangles!
Hooray!
So
when Moose mysteriously finds himself in a shape book (oh, please don't
ask) he is the very picture of a happy Moose. Life is great! Until,
well, until he wrecks everything. Now, don't you worry! Zebra will
handle it. Zebra always fixes Moose's messes. And what thanks does Zebra get? Really . . . does anyone ever think about Zebra?" - Greenwillow
Hide and Seek, by Il Sung Na 
"As Elephant counts from one to ten, all the animals find special places to hide. When it's time to seek, will he be able to find everyone . . . even Chameleon?
Like Na's previous books, Hide & Seek offers rich illustrations, bright colors, and a simple, spare text—all wrapped up in a beautiful kid-friendly package. Elephant counts from one to ten in big, bold numerals, and there's an additional butterfly on each spread, giving readers something to count as the story goes along. Kids will also love spotting the camouflaged chameleon on every page!" - Knopf Books for Young Readers
Reviews from Il Sung Na's website:
The images' wildly shifting perspectives make a trip through these pages a kind of visual roller-coaster ride - New York Times
Featuring a predominantly pastel palette, the delicate art incorporates a range of intricate patterns and textures - Publishers Weekly
Ready or Not! Here comes a book worth finding - Kirkus Reviews
Something Special, by Terri Cohlene
"Terri Cohlene’s imaginative picture book will bring a smile to your face and a furrow to your brow as you challenge your mind with this playful puzzle. Whimsically illustrated by Doug Keith, Something Special will be enjoyed again and again, no matter how many times you solve this sweet mystery." - Terri Cohlene's website
"Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," said the Sloth, by Eric Carle
“With a preface by Jane Goodall, an emphasis on Amazon rain forest animals and Carle’s bright, trademark collages, this book is sure to find a wide audience. All the animals in the rain forest watch as the sloth ‘slowly, slowly, slowly’ crawls along a tree branch or ‘slowly, slowly, slowly’ eats a leaf. ‘Why are you so slow?’ they ask, ‘…so quiet, …so boring?’ The sloth does not answer until the jaguar asks why he is lazy. In the volume’s densest chunk of text, the sloth replies with an unexpected barrage of adjectives, admitting that, while he is ‘sluggish, lethargic, placid, calm, mellow, laid back and, well, slothful,’ he is ‘not lazy…that’s just how I am. I like to do things slowly,/ slowly,/ slowly.’ The narrative’s use of simple repeated phrases requires readers to ape the protagonist—the text compels them to slow down. Colorful endpapers name all of the animals introduced in Carle’s signature collage illustrations, with a setting particularly well-suited to his jewel-like palette. Children will readily identify with the hero’s need to move at his own pace. The sweet, moss-covered sloth will especially appeal to rushed families who will find in Carle’s attractive book a brief respite from their hurried lives.” - Publisher’s Weekly, July 1, 2002
Check out Eric Carle's website here:
Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day, by Jamie Lee Curtis
"Today I feel silly. Mom says it's the heat.
I put rouge on the cat and gloves on my feet.
I ate noodles for breakfast and pancakes at night.
I dressed like a star and was quite a sight.
Today I am sad, my mood's heavy and gray.
There's a frown on my face and it's been there all day.
My best friend and I had a really big fight.
She said that I tattled and I know that she's right.
Silly, cranky, excited, or sad--everyone has moods that can change each day. Jamie Lee Curtis's zany and touching verse, paired with Laura Cornell's whimsical and original illustrations, helps kids explore, identify, and, even have fun with their ever-changing moods.
Here's another inspired picture book from the bestselling author-illustrator team of Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born and When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Old's Memoir of Her Youth." - Brenda Bowen
We sang:
The Waves at the Beach (tune: the Wheels on the Bus)
The waves on the beach go up and down,
Up and down,
Up and down.
The waves at the beach go up on down,
All day long.
The crabs at the beach crawl back and forth,
Back and forth,
Back and forth.
The crabs at the beach crawl back and forth,
All day long.
The lobsters at the beach go snap, snap, snap!
Snap, snap, snap!
Snap, snap, snap!
The lobsters at the beach go snap, snap, snap!
All day long.
The clams at the beach go open and shut,
Open and shut,
Open and shut.
The clams at the beach go open and shut,
All day long.
Then we got really silly ...
The crocodiles at the beach go chomp, chomp, chomp!
Chomp, chomp, chomp!
Chomp, chomp, chomp!
The crocodiles at the beach go chomp, chomp, chomp!
All day long.
The turtles at the beach go swim, swim, swim,
Swim, swim, swim,
Swim, swim, swim.
The turtles at the beach go swim, swim, swim,
All day long.
The toys at the beach they dig, dig, dig.
Dig, dig, dig.
Dig, dig, dig.
The toys at the beach they dig, dig, dig.
All day long.
Five Little Fishies
Five little fishies swimming in the sea,
Teasing Mr. Shark, "You can't catch me!"
Along comes Mr. Shark ...
Quiet as can be ...
And SNAP!
Four little fishies ... etc.
ABCs
A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P,
Q, R, S,
T, U, V,
W, X, Y, and Z.
Now I know my ABCs,
Next time won't you sing with me!
We had some friends from the Town of Sylvan Lake outside during our story time - they were digging two holes for some benches we will be getting soon!
After our stories, we watched a little bit of Disney's Lilo and Stitch.
For our craft, we made Stitch!
Above photo by Sophia
Above photo by Rowan
What an out of this world craft! We had such awesome weather this week, too!
Remember, this is the last week for this session of story time. We're off next week, and will return for the spring session Monday, April 20th.
If you want to request any of the books we read for story time, just click on the link in the title, and it will take you to our catalogue where you can place the hold.
