Pre-K Library Storytime

Little Owl Lost by Chris Haughton Wow! Said the Owl by Hopgood Owl Babies  by Waddell Goodnight Owl by Pizzoli I'm Not Scared/I'm Not Cute Allen The Owl and the Pussycat by Lear Owl Moon by Yolen Hoot Owl by Taylor Peek-a-Who Laden

B o o k s Mammoth in the Fridge  by Michael Escoffier. The parents are horrified to discover a whoolly mammoth in their fridge one morning.  They call the fire dept., but when the mammoth escapes and runs up a tree, they leave. Turns out their daughter is in cahoots with the beast. PIRATE'S PERFECT PET by Beth Ferry.  Alas, I forgot to wear my pirate hat, but this was one still a big hit with the kids. Skip the note from Mom and get right into the action, the progression from farm to zoo to pet store. Prop: Pirate's hat and sword. An Octopus Followed Me Hom e by Dan Yaccarino.  And that's a bad thing? Maybe to Dad. My Rhinoceros  by John Agee.  His new pet rhino is just as sluggish as he looks, so the boy's a bit disappointed. Until he discovers he can fly .  Prop:   Bubble wrap for the popping noise. HOW DO DINOSAURS CHOOSE THEIR PETS by Jane Yolen, who just can't miss with this series. Dino Pets  by Lynn Plourde. Lush illustrations, short rhyming verse.  Plunk do

B o o k s Happy Pig Day!  by Mo Willems.  Everyone has to be introduced to Piggy from that great duo, Elephant and Piggy! The Cow That Went Oink by Bernard Most.   Make sure you preview the cover:  See all these cows standing in a herd together. And this cow standing off to the bottom ALL ALONE? This favorite readaloud gives opportunity to laugh like a rooster (cock a doodle had) and a sheep (maaaa-ha-ha), etc. This Little Piggy   by Tim Harrington.  Charming new take on that ten toe chant we know so well.  The 1st piggies do the same old eating roast beef, etc.  But the 2nd set of little pieggies lead wildly exciting lives, dancing, flying planes, and more.  This makes the 1st set so jealous they break out of their ruts and have costume parties, chew gum, and just learn to enjoy life more.  The gentle humor with the surreal element yield up a big favorite. The Story of Peppa Pig , see Peppa. Big emphasis on mud puddles.  Tied in nicely with our mud puddle song and craft. Olivia and