Category Children’s Story Hour

Inky the Octopus

Inky the Octopus Erin Guendelsberger Ages 2-6 Follow Inky the octopus as he escapes from his tank at the National Aquarium of New Zealand to the open ocean! Based on a true story, this ocean picture book for chronicles the…

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How to Catch a Mermaid

How to Catch a Mermaid Andy Elkerton  Ages 3-6 Many claim to have caught a mermaid, but can YOU? Perfect for mermaid lovers, summer reading, and gifts for kids ages 4-10, this funny mermaid picture book offers an irresistible under-the-sea…

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Never Touch a Porcupine 

Never Touch a Porcupine Rosie Greening  Ages Baby – 2 years Part of the Never Touch Series, Never Touch a Porcupine! You must Never Touch A Porcupine! . . . except in this book! This woodland-animal-themed touch-and-feel board book is…

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The Watermelon Seed

The Watermelon Seed Greg Pizzoli Ages 2-5 With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed. What will he do when his greatest fear is realized? Will vines…

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Shh! We Have a Plan

Shh! We Have a Plan Chris Haughton Ages 1-4 Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high in a tree! “Hello birdie,” waves one. “Shh! We have a plan,” hush the others. They…

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The Story of Ferdinand

The Story of Ferdinand Munro Leaf Ages 2-6 Ferdinand is the world’s most peaceful–and–beloved little bull. While all of the other bulls snort, leap, and butt their heads, Ferdinand is content to just sit and smell the flowers under his…

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