Category Children’s Story Hour

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble William Steig Ages 3-7 Sylvester can’t believe his luck when he finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion jumps out at him on his way home, Sylvester is…

Sweet Dream Pie Audrey Wood & Mark Teague Ages 4-8 An entertaining tale about a pie that’s too irresistible to pass up–made of sweet chocolate, gumdrops, licorice, and more–and the outrageous dreams it causes is presented by the Caldecott-winning author…

Stone Soup Ann McGovern Ages 4-7 A clever young man tricks an old woman into believing that soup can be made from a stone. As the pot of water boils with the stone in it, he urges her to add…

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon Patty Lovell Ages 2-6 Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy, has buck teeth, and has a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. She doesn’t mind. Her grandmother has…

Song of the Swallows Leo Polita  Ages 6-9 This delightful book tells the famous story of the yearly return of the swallows to the Mission San Juan Capistrano through the eyes of a small child. Julian, the bell ringer of…

Song and Dance Man Karen Ackerman Ages 3-7 “In this affectionate story, three children follow their grandfather up to the attic, where he pulls out his old bowler hat, gold-tipped cane, and his tap shoes. Grandpa once danced on the…

Snuggle Puppy Sandra Boynton Ages 1-3 Starring a sweet and cuddly doggy cast, this delightful rhyming story is a great big hug in book form packed with charming language, engaging illustrations, and an irresistible sense of fun. OOO, Snuggle Puppy…

Silly Lullaby Sandra Boynton  Ages 1-3 Curl up with your favorite little person and this charmingly unpredictable go-to-sleep book. Whether you are a parent, child, or just another snoozing chicken in the bathtub, Silly Lullaby is truly a sweet dream…

Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy Phil Bildner Ages 5-8 Some say Shoeless Joe Jackson was the greatest hitter ever. But Shoeless Joe had a partner: his bat, Black Betsy. And if not for the faithful Black Betsy, Joe might never…

Ship in a Bottle Andrew Prahin Ages 3-7 All Mouse wants to do is eat gingersnaps, lie in the sun, and enjoy her ship in a bottle. All Cat wants to do is eat Mouse. This is a problem. So…