Category Children’s Story Hour

Ish Peter H Reynolds Ages 4-8 Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere. Drawing is what Ramon does. It’s what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon’s older brother, Leon,…

Corduroy Don Freeman Ages 1-4 Corduroy lives in the toy department of a big store. Day after day he waits with all the other animals and dolls for somebody to come along and take him home. Yet as soon as…

The Serious Goose Jimmy Kimmel Ages 2-5 Written, illustrated, and lettered by Jimmy Kimmel, this picture book challenges young readers to bring the silly out of a very Serious Goose. Inspired by Jimmy’s nickname for his kids, The Serious Goose…

The Magical Yet Angela DiTerlizzi Ages 4-8 Each of us, from the day we’re born, is accompanied by a special companion—the Yet. Can’t tie your shoes? Yet! Can’t ride a bike? Yet! Can’t play the bassoon? Don’t worry, Yet is…

School’s First Day of School Adam Rex Ages 5-6 It’s the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone’s just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they…

What Should Darla Fo Ganit & Adir Levy Ages 4-7 Darla is a young and spunky astronaut-in-training. She wants to go to Mars one day, just like her favorite doll, Astronautica. But before she does, she will need to learn…

See You Later Alligator Sally Hopgood Ages 2-4 A departing tortoise has his bags packed and is almost ready to set out on an adventure, but he can’t leave until he says good-bye to each of his animal friends. The…

The Dot Peter H. Reynolds Ages 4-7 Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But…

The Trouble With Children (According to Cat) Katie Weaver Ages 4-7 The family cat has a LOT to get off her chest. Because, well, living with children can be…challenging. Between attempted-bathing incidents and the children stealing her yarn, this feline…

Swimmy Leo Lionni Ages 2-6 Deep in the sea lives a happy school of fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . .…