Come Along, Daisy
Daisy's mother warns her to stay close, but there are so many distractions in the pond! After all, there are fireflies to chase and lily pads to jump on. A sudden, scary noise teaches Daisy to heed her mother's words. Daisy's mother warns her to stay close, but there...
Senior Book Break August 8, 2023 – A Classic
Senior Book Break August 8, 2023 Subject: A Classic Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte, who wrote under the pseudonym Acton Bell Anne was the youngest and least prolific of the Bronte sisters. Much of her work was autobiographical. This novel is about a young woman, age 19,...
Duck! Rabbit!
Is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it! Children will love the fun story based on the classic duck/rabbit visual puzzle, while parents will appreciate the book's lessons about differing points of view and right versus wrong. Today on Story Time with...
Birdy & Bou: The Floating Library
Bou loves the floating library. But – oh no! – his favorite book is missing. Who could have it? Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story Birdy & Bou: The Floating Library written by David Bedford and illustrated by Mandy Stanley. Follow along...
If You Give a Dog a Donut
If you give a dog a donut, he’ll ask for some apple juice to go with it. When you give him the juice, he’ll drink it all up. Then, before you can say “woof” . . . Dog is off on a backyard adventure. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story If You Give a...
A Day at Greenhill Farm
Every morning when the rooster crows, Greenhill Farm springs to life! Join the ducklings, cows, and sheep for a busy day on the farm. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story A Day at Greenhill Farm written and illustrated by Sue Nicholson. Follow along...
Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb
The dancing, prancing monkey musicians will have kids (and their lucky parents) drumming and humming along with the story. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story "Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb" written by Al Perkins and illustrated by Eric Gurney. Follow...
Senior Book Break July 11, 2023 – An Author New to You
Senior Book Break July 11, 2023 Subject: An Author New to You Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus A female scientist becomes a hit television cook. A single-minded woman who always tells the truth and cooks using facts from her life with chemistry. Our reader...
Ice Cream Soup
What happens when you try to make an ice cream cake but add too many delicious toppings? You end up with ice cream soup! Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story Ice Cream Soup written by Ann Ingles and illustrated by Richard Watson. Follow along here.
Look for the Lorax
Discover the Lorax's paradise, from singing Swomee-Swans to playful Bar-ba-loots. Today on Story Time with Darlene we have guest reader 7-year-old Jamison. Listen to the story Look for the Lorax written by Tish Rabe and illustrated by Christopher Moroney and Jan...