Time for Bed
Darkness is falling everywhere, and little ones are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked in. It's time for a wide yawn, a big hug, and a snuggle under the covers--sleep tight! Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “Time for Bed” written by...
Senior Book Break Dec. 12, 2023
Senior Book Break December 12, 2023 Subject: Something that makes us merry or in a happy mood. The Hollywood Jinx by Sariah Wilson Our reader read this because she enjoyed The Chemistry of Love so much. It was decided that the author writes a Harlequin type book with...
The 12 Days of Christmas
For many centuries young and old alike have been singing about the maids a-milking, the lords a-leaping, and a partridge in a pear tree. A Christmas carol, a parlor game, and a delightful counting song-The Twelve Days of Christmas- is indeed a favorite of the holiday...
Turkey Claus
Turkey is in trouble. Again. He made it through Thanksgiving without becoming a turkey dinner, but now it’s almost Christmas, and guess what’s on the menu? Turkey decides the only thing to do is to ask Santa for help. He sets off for the North Pole, but getting in to...
Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad
Whether he's making wreaths, eating gingerbread cookies, or putting the star on the top of the tree, parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story starring Little Critter. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “Merry Christmas, Mom and...
Old Mrs. Moptier
A zany old lady and her spirited dog share a hilarious and eventful day. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story Old Mrs. Moptier written and illustrated by James Young. Follow along here.
The Little Green Dragon Steps Out
Anna's little green dragon comes out of his picture book and plays around her room during the night, but was it just a dream? Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “The Little Green Dragon Steps Out’ written and illustrated by Klaus Baumgart. Follow...
Senior Book Break November 2023
Subject: Australia and New Zealand In A Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson One of America’s premier humorous writers looks down under. Eighty percent of flora and fauna of this island continent are not located naturally any other place on earth. He reports that this...
Thanks for Thanksgiving
Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks—the question is, where to begin? From the turkey on the table to warm, cozy cuddles, life is full of small things and bigger pleasures. But what's most important is being able to share them with family. Today...
Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach
Pete the Cat is one groovy cat at finding shells and building sandcastles at the beach. But when it gets too hot, there’s only one way to cool off—jump into the ocean! Except Pete might be a scaredy-cat when it comes to the water. Today on Story Time with Darlene,...