Story Window Storytime Blog: Growing Up Storytime

Peek inside for storytime ideas! Wilmette Librarians share suggestions for age-appropriate books, rhymes, songs, and crafts.

May 20, 2009

To celebrate the end of the spring storytime season, after which many youngsters will "graduate" to the next oldest group, we talked about birthdays and growing up -- what they can do that babies can't, big boy/girl beds, etc. Here's what we read:

- Little Gorilla, by Ruth Bornstein - Simple, classic story of a gorilla whose family and jungle neighbors love him -- from the time he's first born to when he's BIG.

- Hey, Little Baby! by Nola Buck, illustrated by R. W. Alley - Kids can compare their accomplishments to the little girl in this story, as well as all the things little babies can't yet.

- My Big Boy Bed, by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Maggie Smith - Kids who have just graduated or will soon graduate to a big bed will relate to this simple, warmly illustrated story.

Posted by Lisa at May 20, 2009 4:18 PM

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