Pre School Story Time

Pre School Story Time

Tuesday September 29 10 a.m. 

Cost $2.00 per child

Our story this week is "The Bears We Know" by Brenda Silsbe.  Does anyone really know the bears next door? Every neighbourhood has its black sheep... but this one has bears. Well, nobody has actually seen the inhabitants of the house at the end of the road, but that doesn't stop the gossip about The Bears We Know. In colourfully mischievous illustrations, readers are invited to see for themselves these ursine neighbours living life as they see fit. They sleep late every day, and their house is a mess. They eat bagfuls of chips, and they jump on the furniture. They sing songs that make them cry, and they stay up way too late. Also, they growl if anyone gets too close, so nobody visits. But you don't need to visit to know all about these bears... right? Originally published as a mini-book, The Bears We Know is back in a full-sized format with new illustrations that highlight the hijinks of these unsavoury neighbours. This playful story promises to charm even as it challenges with the question "Does anybody really know their next-door neighbours?" 

Our book this week is from "Tumble Books"  Tumble books is available on our Kids page of our website.  Or you can click on this link

 http://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/ViewOnline.aspx?Is5=false&ProductID=3065

As the book is read, the words are highlighted so the children can follow along. This is part of print awareness.  Any book with different styles of printing or colours of printing is Print Awareness. 

Please join us for our silly story, songs and crafts.   

Pre School Story Time

Pre School Story Time

Tuesday September 15 10 a.m.

$2.00 per Child

Pooh and your child learn just how unpredictable nature can be in Blow, Wind, Blow.  When the wind dies down at the big Kite-Flying Festival, everyone goes off to play-only to discover that the wind can return just as suddenly as it left.  In this and other volumes in the series, new and exciting discoveries await your child at each stage of development.  

Our theme for every child ready to read is print motivation.  Every time you read a story to your child you help to develop the desire to print and read.  It only takes a few minutes to read a book.  

Please join us for this wonderful story.  This week we are exploring how apples grow.  We will sing wonderful songs and create a fun craft.  We hope to see you here.

Tuesday Pre School Story Time

Tuesday September 1 2015

Story Time

10 a.m. $2.00 Per Child

Our story this week is The Teddy Robber by Ian Beck.  

Someone is stealing teddies, but who could it be? When Tom's own teddy is snatched in the dead of night, he is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. 

Our every child ready to read theme is Print Motivation.  Every book you read to your child helps to motivate them in wanting to learn how to read.  

 Join us for fun, silly songs and a craft.  

Pre School Story Time

Pre School Story Time

Tuesday May 5th 

10 a.m. Cost $2.00 per child

Our story this week is Flowers for Mami Unicorn by Christine Ricci.  This is a Dora the Explorer Book.  Dora is in her friend Isa's garden when a baby unicorn rides in on a rainbow and asks for a bouquet of Unicorn Flowers! The baby unicorn wants to bring a bouquet to his mami but first he needs Dora's help to find the rainbow that will take him home.

Join us for silly songs a wonderful story and a great craft.

Pre School Story Time

Pre School Story Time

Tuesday April 21st

10 a.m. Cost $2.00 per child

When Olivia's teacher gives Olivia a "surprise" plant seed envelope, she takes care of the seed in her garden, excited to discover what kind of plant she will grow. 

Our story this week motivates children to read. With wonderful pictures and a great story children are excited to hear how Olivia's garden does.  

Our Every Child Ready to Read is Print Motivation.  All books that you read to your child promote Print Motivation.  They get excited to know they will be able to read like mommy and daddy.

Please join us for our story, sing silly songs and create a fun craft.

 

Pre School Story Time

Pre School Story Time

Tuesday March 17th

10 a.m. $2.00 per child

Our Story this week is Cinderelephant written by Emma Dodd.  A lonely elephant mistreated by her warthog cousins charms Prince Trunky with the help of a furry godmouse. 

 This month we are reading "Fractured Fairytales".  Fractured Fairytales are stories written in similar style as the original with a few funny twists.  

Our every child ready to read theme is Print Awareness.  This type of book makes the printing different on the page and children can see that most books are read from left to right.  

Come join us for this wonderful story, sing silly songs and create a fun craft. 

Pre School Story Time

Pre School Story Time

Tuesday March 3rd 10 a.m. 

Cost $2.00 Per Child

This week we are reading The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs as told by A. Wolf. You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong.   In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.”   “In this humorous story, Alexander T. Wolf tells his own outlandish version of what really happens during his encounter with the three pigs…. Smith's simplistic and wacky illustrations add to the effectiveness of this fractured fairy tale.”

Our Every Child Ready to Read theme this month is Narrative.  The telling and re-telling of stories.  Children love to hear their favourite story time after time.  They get to know the characters and how the story goes.  Encourage your child to help tell the story as you read it to them.

Please join us for our fun story, silly songs and a craft. 

Pre School Story Time

Pre School Story Time

Tuesday January 27th

10 a.m. Cost $2.00 per child

This weeks story is A Library Book for Bear by Bonny Becker.  Although he sees no need for more books to read, Bear agrees to accompany Mouse to the library. 

This book encourages children to enjoy going to the library where they will find a wonderful world of books.  

Our every child ready to read theme is Print motivation and vocabulary.  This book with its wonderful pictures encourages the desire to read.  

Please join us to hear our wonderful story, sing silly songs and create a fun craft.  

Pre School Story Time

Tuesday January 20th 2015

10 am $2.00 per child

Pre School Story Time

Our story this week is Panda-Monium at Peek Zoo by Kevin Walderon.  Peek Zoo is holding an animal parade to celebrate the birth of their baby panda. But when the day arrives, nothing is ready. As Mr. Peek races around preparing, he leaves a trail of chaos. Thank goodness Mr. Peek's son, Jimmy, is there to save the day and ensure the crowd gets the best animal parade ever. 

Our book this week promotes print motivation and vocabulary.  Important skills for children to develop before they start reading.  

Join us for our fun story, silly songs and crafts.

 

Tuesday Story Time

Tuesday Pre School Story Time

December 9 2014

10 a.m.

Our story this week is Santa's Stuck. When Santa becomes stuck in the chimney of a house on Christmas Eve, the dog, the cat, the reindeer, and a mouse try to free him. 

This story helps to develop your children's imagination.  There is rhyming, and wonderful pictures to help encourage a love of books.   All books create a desire for children to get ready to read.

We will sing songs, create a fun craft and hear this wonderful story.

Pre Scool Story Time

Pre School Story Time

Tuesday November 25, 2014

10 a.m.  Cost: $2.00 per child

Our story this week is Shall I knit you a hat. Written by Kate Klise.  When Mother Rabbit knits a warm winter hat for Little Rabbit, he likes it so much that he suggests they make hats for all of their friends as Christmas gifts.

Our Every Child Ready to Read theme is Print Motivation.  This book is well loved by children of all ages.  

We will sing Christmas songs, listen to our wonderful story and make a special craft.  

We look forward to seeing you and your children here Tuesday morning.

Pre School Story Time

Tuesday November 4

10 a.m.

Cost $2.00 Per Child

Ages 0-6

What Do Animals Do In Fall?  The Let's Look at Fall series serves beginning readers, offering texts consisting of 75 to 100 words. The eight-book series focusing on autumn has kids look at different aspects of the season. What Do Animals Do in Fall? looks at hibernating and migrating, as well as animal survival techniques. The short sentences and appealing color photographs, many featuring children of the intended reading age, will attract the designated audience. The back matter is short, perhaps listing only one title or website, but there are suggestions for parents and teachers about ways to use the books. Solid reading for a brisk fall day.--Cooper, Ilene Copyright 2010 Booklist.  

Our Every Child Ready To Read theme is Print Motivation.  Every book you read to your child helps to develop the desire to learn how to print, and to recognize letters.  

Come join us for silly songs and crafts.

Pre School Story Time

Pre-School Story Time

August 26 10 a.m.

Ages 0-6

Cost $2.00 per child

Come hear about harvesting apples.  Children will enjoy the colourful pictures in this book about fall.  

This book is designed to motivate children to print and to learn what letters form words.

We will be creating a cute apple craft, singing songs and celebrating the end of our summer reading program.  Parents please bring a treat for all to enjoy.

Tuesday May 6th Story Time

Pre School Story Time

Ages 0-6 Cost $2.00 Per Child

Tuesday May 6 2014

"Mama, will you hold my hand?" Sammy asks as the sun sets. "I'll hold your hand and you'll hold mine," Mama responds. Mama and Sammy travel over slippery places, through wavy waters, and to the brightest star . . . with the reassurance that they will always be together, no matter what. This deluxe 8 x 8 format has extra-heavy covers and glossy, high-quality pages. 

Our story today is in celebration of Mothers Day.  Come and explore the wonderful stories and songs that we share each week.  

Our Every Child Ready to Read theme this month is Print Motivation.  Almost all books help develop a love of reading and therefore is Print Motivation. 

Tuesday Story Time

Tuesday March 25th

10 a.m.

Story Time

Ages 0-6

Cost $2.00 per child

Rabbit leaves his his warren to find the woods are full of new life.  There is so much to discover that Rabbit loses his way.  Who will help him find his way back home?

Our Every Child Ready to Read is Print Motivation.  This book is a great book for children of all ages. Print Motivation books inspire children to want to read and to write.  Rabbit's Spring adventure is a great example of Print Motivation.   

Come to the library to create a fun craft.  We are tired of winter and are looking forward to spring.  This week we will be creating colorful pictures to be displayed throughout the library to help bring on spring.   We look forward to seeing you here on Tuesday morning. 

Tuesday Story Time

Tuesday March 18th

10 a.m. Cost: $2.00 per child

Ages 0-5

This week we are going to the Library's website www.otosoumon.library.on.ca to listen to our story Porcupining a Prickly Love Story written by Lisa Wheeler. You can click on this link:  

http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/full_book.asp?ProductID=2270

We are using Print Motivation for our Every Child Ready to Read.  Reading to your child is a fun fulling time.  Your love of books comes out when you read a well loved book.  When your child hears how much you love the book they get excited about the story and this promotes the incentive to get ready to print.  Any book you read will help your child get ready to read.  

Please join us as we listen about a little porcupine who wants to find love.  After looking in all the wrong places he finally finds his mate.

We will be singing silly songs, hearing our wonderful story and creating a fun simple craft. 

Pre School Story Time

Pre School Story Time

Tuesday June 18

10 a.m. Ages -6

Cost: $2.00 Per Child

Ten little hermit crabs scuttle to the beach, Down swoops a seagull Screech! Screech! Screech! Hush says the seashore, Shh says the sea, How many hermit crabs will there be? Ten little hermit crabs are exploring the beach, but one by one they disappear until there is only 'One little hermit crab alone on the pier' ... Little children will eagerly shout out the number of hermit crabs left after each one disappears, counting down from 10 to 1, when the last lonely crab is happily reunited with all its friends. 

Our book this week is a fun story that helps with Letter Knowledge and number recognition.  Please come and join in the fun as we sing silly songs, hear our wonderful story and make our own crab puppet.  

Tuesday May 14 Pre School Story Time

Tuesday May 14 10 a.m.

Pre School Story Time

Fee:  $2.00 per child

Ages 0-5

Word is out that rough, tough Big Bro is coming. The news spreads quickly through the jungle, sending all the animals into hiding. Finally, brave mouse volunteers to creep out and have a look, returning with the warning that he is indeed coming! When tiny mouse's older sibling appears, all the animals are humiliated. Nevertheless, the "Boo" that Big Bro roars manages to startle them all, and they concede to little mouse that he is indeed rough and tough. 

Come join us for this fun story, learn how to make an elephant noise, sing silly songs like "If You Should Meet an Elephant", and more.  We will also be creating special animal crafts. See you here at 10 a.m.

Tuesday Story Time

Tuesday March 12th 

10 a.m. Story Time

Children ages 0-6 Welcome

Have Fun Molly Lou Mellon by Patty Lovell. Molly Lou Melon's grandma taught her to be happy with herself no matter what, but that's not all she learned. Molly Lou heard all about how her grandma didn't have fancy store-bought toys when she was little. She made dolls out of twigs and flowers and created her own fun in her backyard. So Molly Lou does just that, proving that the best thing to play with is a huge imagination!

Our Every Child Ready To Read theme for the month of March is Vocabulary Skills. Knowing the names of things. As we read to our children they learn new words every day.  Have fun reading to your child.  You don't have to be a great reader just spending the time with your child is all it takes.  They don't know the difference so have fun and enjoy your special time.

Please come and join us every Tuesday at the Keene Library.  We hear fun stories, sing silly songs like My Dog is a Counting Dog, and we also create wonderful crafts for the children to take home....

There is a small fee of $2.00 per child.

Tuesday Story Time

Pre-School Story Time

Tuesday January 8th 2013
Ages 0-6  

Small Fee $2.00 per child

Our story time Every Child Ready to Read theme this month is Print Motivation.  This is how it all begins.  Being interested in and enjoying books.  No matter what book you read to your child you are encouraging Print Motivation.

Owl's Winter Rescue is our story this week.  The woods are beautiful in winter--there's a blanket of snow on the ground and icicles glitter on the trees like diamonds.  But Rabbit's curiosity leads him into trouble.  Can Owl save the day?  

We will be singing fun songs about winter and our craft this week we will be making an owl.  Please come and join us.