The Foolish Tortoise

Children and adults alike will enjoy this jubilant tale of a tortoise on a journey of self-discovery! Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “The Foolish Tortoise” written by Richard Buckley and illustrated by Eric Carle. Follow along...

Never Ever Talk to Strangers

Jamie wears his Super Safety Expert badge proudly. It shows he’s learned all of Officer Crane’s Rules for Stranger Safety: Strangers are people you don’t know. If a stranger talks to you, you should yell and run away. And most importantly, never EVER...

If Your Dreams Take Off and Fly

As a little boy drifts off to sleep one night, his dreams take him on an adventure around the world. He imagines vast oceans where dolphins leap through the waves; icy landscapes where penguins huddle for warmth and wild grasslands where hippos, giraffes and zebras...

Lola Reads to Leo

Join Lola as she learns what it means to be a big sister. She can’t wait to share her love of reading with her new baby brother, Leo. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “Lola Reads to Leo” written by Anna McQuinn and illustrated by Rosiland...

Hello Ocean

Dive into this playful poem about the draw of the shore and the effect the ocean has on all five senses. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “Hello Ocean” written by Pam Munoz Ryan and illustrated by Mark Astrella. Follow along here.

Shades of People

At school, at the beach, and in the city, diverse groups of children invite young readers both to take notice and to look beyond the obvious. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “Shades of People” written by Shelly Rotner and Shelia M. Kelly. Follow...