Give Thank You A Try

A children’s picture book by James Patterson that teaches gratitude, using simple, illustrated scenes to show kids saying “thank you” for everyday things like ice cream, tickles, and parental love, encouraging appreciation for simple joys. Today on...

New York’s Bravest

In the 1840s, there was a real volunteer firefighter named Mose Humphreys whose bravery was renown throughout New York City. Plays about him began being performed on Broadway in 1848 and over the years his strength and heroics took on larger-than-life proportions,...

In My Heart: A Book of Feelings

Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. Explore a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is...

Change Sings

“Change Sings” is a call to action for children to use their voices to create positive change in the world, their communities, and themselves. The story follows a young girl on a musical journey as she and others discover their power to make a difference, emphasizing...

I’m Not Going to Chase the Cat Today

When the dog suddenly decides to change his routine one day and not chase the cat, a strange thing happens as the normal flow of events is thrown all out of step. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “I’m not Going to Chase the Cat Today” written by...