Senior Book Break – November 2021
November 9, 2021 Subject: Discoveries and Inventions Ancient Inventions by Peter James and Nick Thorpe This is a doozy of a book. You can open anywhere and start reading. There is a table of contents if you want to look up something special from brain surgery on...
LAST TRAIN TO PARADISE by Les Standiford (2002)
December 2021 If you’ve never lived in or visited Florida, chances are good that you never heard of Henry Morrison Flagler (1830-1913). You wouldn’t know of his life’s astonishing work; never heard that many people in his time considered him to be either a crackpot or...
Mrs. Murphy’s Bears and Rain
Today we have a special treat — two stories. Listen to the book Mrs. Murphy’s Bears written by Kathryn Lilly and illustrated by Loretta Krupinski, then listen to the book Rain written by Robert Kalan and illustrated by Donald Crews. Today on Story Time with Darlene,...
Thanks for Thanksgiving
Listen to the story Thanks for Thanksgiving written by Julie Markes and illustrated by Doris Barrette. Today on Story Time with Darlene, she shares a story about the importance of gratitude, sharing and family. Follow along here
The Great Australian Pumpkin
Listen to the story The Great Australian Pumpkin written by Gwenda Davey and illustrated by Ron Edwards. Today on Story Time with Darlene, she shares a story about a giant pumpkin and what gets lost inside of it. Follow along here
We’re All Wonders
Today on Story Time with Darlene, 9-year-old Izaiah shares a story about a boy with an extraordinary face who encourages us to share kindness everywhere we go. Listen to the story We’re all Wonders written and illustrated by R. J. Palacio. Follow along here
AUNT DIMITY AND THE KING’S RANSOM by Nancy Atherton (2018)
November 2021 Autumn has arrived. As the daylight hours give way to long evenings arriving earlier each day, we readers gain more time to curl up with a good cozy and a cup of hot cider. This month’s choice is a story filled with characters created for just such a...
The Pumpkin Patch Parable
Listen to the story The Pumpkin Patch Parable written by Liz Curtis Higgs and illustrated by Nancy Munger. Today on Story Time with Darlene, she shares a story about a farmer who turns a simple pumpkin into a glorious sight that brings joy. Follow along here
Someday
Listen to the story Someday written by Alison McGhee and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Today on Story Time with Darlene, welcome guest reader 14-year-old Tia. She shares a story about a mother’s dreams for her child to live life to its fullest. Follow along...
Senior Book Break – October 2021
October 12, 2021 Subject: Ghosts, the Supernatural and the Unexplained Before we started someone asked where we kept our books and the majority answered everywhere, on the shelf, on the floor, on the chair, on the bed. So, if you ever have a home invasion, clobber...