You Matter
In this full, bright, and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are deftly and empathetically explored—from a pair of bird-watchers to the pigeons they’re feeding. Young readers will be drawn into the luminous illustrations inviting them...
Be Yourself
The whole Peanuts gang is here to show that being you is fun! Inspired by the classic comics, this inspirational picture book identifies positive traits in each Peanuts character, such as Charlie Brown's determination, Sally's lovingness, and Snoopy's creativity. Like...
Memoir, Biography, Autobiography
“Upstairs at the White House” by J.B. West with Mary Lynn Kotzis A memoir from the chief usher at the White House through six consecutive presidents and first ladies. He starts his employment with the Roosevelts and finds Eleanor to be a strong force of nature in...
Elbow Grease
Meet Elbow Grease, a little monster truck with a big problem! He's smaller than his four brothers but wants to prove that he has the guts and the grit to do big things. He decides that entering the Demolition Derby is the perfect way to show everyone that what he...
A Chip of the Old Block
A plucky pebble shows true grit as he travels the country trying to find out if he fits in with any of his famous rock-formation relatives. Rocky comes from a long line of rock stars! Uncle Gibraltar, Aunt Etna, and Great-Grandma Half Dome are just some of the...
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 Story Time with...
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...