Earth Day Storyhour, Garden Storyhour, Friday, April 21 at 10:30
What is more magical than planting a seed? Books My Garden by Kevin Henkes. Henkes once again speaks truly to how we all feel -- we all want jellybean bushes and chocolate rabbits in our gardens, and to be able to plant seashells if we want to grow seashells. So delightful a read. Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson. Soooo interactional. Tap the magic tree, turn the page, and see how your tapping made the leaves grow, the flowers blossom, leaves change. A beautiful book, perfect for a small storytime. I used it as the conclusion. I had a small, and very young, group, and it worked very well. This year I had a large active group (12), and inviting 12 two-year-olds to tap a book on each page just doesn't work. I tried telling them to tap the air, but those who knew this book all wanted to touch. Maybe skip for a big group. The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli. Plant a seed, yes, but what happens when you accidentally SWALLOW one? Before I rea...