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...

A Porcupine Named Fluffy

Fluffy doesn’t feel at home in his name. His quills are sharp and pointy. Not fluffy at all! He tries everything he can think of to make himself fluffy, but nothing works. It takes making a new friend — an equally misnamed rhinoceros — to learn to laugh at, and...

More Than One

Everyone knows that one is one. But can ONE be more than one? Absolutely! ONE PAIR is always two; ONE WEEK is seven days; and ONE DOZEN is always twelve. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “More Than One” written by Miriam Schlein and illustrated by...

Discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special. Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “Be You” written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Follow along here.