Bumble: The Little bear with Big Ideas
Meet Bumble, the little bear with big ideas - and a very big heart! Grandma is ill, so Bumble decides to help out. It will be a lovely surprise for her when she wakes! But when Bumble starts picking flowers and painting her front door, Grandma is going to have a very...
Diary of a Worm
This is the diary of a worm. This worm lives with his parents, plays with his friends, and even goes to school. But unlike you or me, he never has to take a bath, he gets to eat his homework, and because he doesn't have legs, he just can't do the hokey pokey—no matter...
A Very Different Little Bee
Tina, a little bee who thinks she doesn't need to work because she is the daughter of the queen bee. But when her mother gives her tasks, Tina discovers that every bee, including her, has an important role to play. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story...
A Book for Relaxation and Enjoyment
Senior Book Break — A Book for Relaxation and Enjoyment The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle A reporter, wanting to impress his girlfriend, decides to interview a famous anthropologist, who is notorious for not giving interviews. A rival anthropologist challenges his...
Monster Math Picnic
Keep up with the monsters. Count how many are playing each of the different games at the monster math picnic! Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “Monster Math Picnic” written by Grace Maccarone and illustrated by Margaret A. Hartelius. Follow along...
Library Mouse — A World to Explore
One night in the library, Sam meets fellow mouse Sarah. Sam learns that Sarah is quite the explorer. She loves to scurry to the tops of shelves and explore the darkest corners of the building. Sam never climbs far up—he’s too afraid! He prefers to research...
Little Panda’s Party
Sushi, the panda, throws a party and invites her relatives from around the world. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “Little Panda’s Party” written by Ariane Chottin and illustrated by Jeff Rey. Follow along here.
When the Fly Flew In
Although a young child puts off cleaning the bedroom because all the family's pets are asleep there, the sudden arrival of a zooming fly mysteriously gets the job done. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “When the Fly Flew in” written by Lisa...
A Very Special Snowflake
Jeff and Veronica take their new puppy, Snowflake, outside to play in the snow and he soon disappears. Many people help them in their search and eventually their playful puppy shows up! Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “A Very Special Snowflake”...
Another Country
Senior Book Break Topic: Another County The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman England: The Thursday Murder Club at a Retirement home. Our rocking chair detectives tackle another one. Elizabeth, one of the members, meets Nick, a wedding guest asking for her help, but...