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Your pal Mo Willems presents Leonardo the terrible monster

Leonardo the terrible monster is about making friends and learning empathy for the other guy. Also, the story has a point where I can include how Leonardo has a question and, I add, like anybody who has a question, he goes to his local library to research the answer--he's looking for the most scardy cat kid in the world.

Recommended by Lin
Los Griegos Storytime
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.

The prince won't go to bed!

It repeats some lines on every other page that the kids can quickly catch on to and say with me. Also it gets louder as the story progresI like this one because it repeats some lines on every other page that the kids can quickly catch on to and say with me. Also it gets louder as the story progresses, and the kids like to be able to do that as well.

Recommended by Library Lil
North Valley Library storytime
Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.

Bark, George

"Bark, George," says George's mother, and George goes: "Meow," which definitely isn't right, because George is a dog. What's going on with George?

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Features a collection of sing-along melodies mixed with rhythm, rap, and rhyme.

Dinosaur vs. bedtime

DvB has brilliant illustrations, lots of dino noise and action & lots of opportunity for audience participation. Plus, it's silly.

Recommended by Jason
Taylor Ranch Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Yertle the turtle

Dr. Seuss is the superhero of storytime--his books all have that neat little Seussian rhyme and rhythm. I always go for YERTLE when I'm stuck because, along with the great rhyme and funny pictures, it has an edgy little satire for the grownups to enjoy.

Recommended by Miss Barbara
Juan Tabo Preschool Passport storytime
Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

Ginger

Recommended by Joyce Logan,
former children's librarian
Juan Tabo