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...
The Night Before Summer Vacation
A little girl and her family are getting ready to go on vacation . . . or at least they are trying to. In the effort to pack everything that will be needed, there's bound to be something overlooked, and what that is provides a funny ending to this meter-perfect...
How to Babysit a Grandma
When you babysit a grandma, if you're lucky, you'll have a sleepover at her house! And with the useful tips found in this book, you're guaranteed to become an expert grandma-sitter in no time. (Be sure to check out the sections on: How to keep a grandma busy; Things...
Happy
Nominated for an Academy Award in 2014, “Happy” hit number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 list, and has topped the charts in more than seventy-five countries worldwide. Now Pharrell Williams brings his beloved song to the youngest of readers in photographs of children...
Historical Fiction
The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner San Francisco, 1906, forms the backdrop for this story where life does not unfold as expected even before a devastating earthquake rocks the region. An unlikely trio of women are forced to unite to navigate the perils of...
I’ll Never Let Your Go
A tender and heartfelt story with reassuring words offering a message of unconditional love, and illustrations bursting with exuberance, warmth and humor. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “I’ll Never Let You Go” written by Smriti Prasadam-Halls...
Dig, Dogs, Dig!
Top dog Duke and his crew of construction-worker dogs are hard at work building a new park. They need lots of cool equipment to help them dig, haul, push, and plow—like a backhoe, dump truck, bulldozer, and grader. But what happens when the crew finds something...
Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden
Mrs. Spitzer is a wise teacher who knows many things. She knows about gardens. She knows about children. She knows how similar they are, and how both will flourish if tended lovingly. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “Mrs. Spitzer's Garden”...
Biography or Memoir
Biography or Memoir I Never Met a Story I Didn’t Like: Mostly True Tall Tales by Todd Snider Singer-songwriter, Todd Snider, tells what he calls a “mostly true” story of his fun andeventful life with humor and kindness. Todd performed at many venues across the...