Never Talk to Strangers
Hear a story that helps kids learn about “stranger danger” and to distinguish between people who are “safe” to make friends with and those who might not be. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story Never Talk to Strangers written by Irma Joyce and...
Senior Book Break – December 2021
Subject: Discoveries and Inventions Catching Stardust: Comets, Asteroids and the Birth of the Solar System by Natalie Starkey This is a study of what makes up a planet or cosmic system. Where did it all begin? Extraterrestrial Civilizations by Isaac Asimov Is there...
Too Tall Houses
Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story Too Tall Houses written and illustrated by Gianna Marino. An owl and a rabbit try to outdo one another, but realize they are better as a team. Follow along here
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Listen to the story, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day written by written by Judith Viorst and illustrated by Ray Cruz. Alexander is having a not so good day; we’ve all been there. Follow along here
CLOUD CUCKOO LAND by Anthony Doerr (2021)
January 2022 Some of you have read Anthony Doerr’s popular bestseller All the Light We Cannot See, liked it very much, and looked forward to his next book. After a 4.5-year wait, you’ll be happy to know that his new bestselling book, Cloud Cuckoo Land, is even more...
The Wonky Donkey
How crazy can a donkey get? Find out on Story Time with Darlene as she reads The Wonky Donkey written by Craig Smith and illustrated by Katz Cowley. Follow along here
How to Catch an Elf
Listen to the book How to Catch an Elf written by Adam Wallace and illustrated by Andy Elkerton. Today on Story Time with Darlene, 9-year-old, guest reader Izaiah returns with a story about the important role an elf has on Christmas Eve. Follow along here
Christmas Countdown: Santa’s Side of the Story
Listen to the book Christmas Countdown: Santa’s Side of the Story written and illustrated by Donna Long. Today on Story Time with Darlene, she reads a book about Santa getting ready for Christmas, his busiest day of the year. Follow along here
Snowy Magic
Today on Story Time with Darlene, she reads a book about the magic of snow and friendship. Listen to the book Snowy Magic written and illustrated by Sam Williams. Follow along here
The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish
Today on Story Time with Darlene, she reads a book about a fish who learns that perfect gifts come from the heart. Listen to the book The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish written by Deborah Diesen and illustrated by Dan Hanna. Follow along here