So in the story corner, as I bid a temporary farewell to my terrific "story kids" (sniff, sniff) while I take a two-month maternity leave, we read books all about babies to celebrate the impending big event!
If you are welcoming a new member to your family, or know a little person who is expecting a sibling soon, here are a few of my most highly recommended reading selections to get them excited and help them feel reassured.
"There's Going To Be A Baby" by husband and wife dynamo team John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury
"Boss Baby"by Marla Frazee
"On The Night You Were Born" by Nancy Tillman
"Mommy's Best Kisses," by Margaret Anastas
"Seven Hungry Babies" by Candace Fleming and Eugene Yelchin
After your baby-themed storytime, follow it up with a sweet "little peas in a pod" craft using green craft foam and light green card stock. We simply traced the pea pod shape onto the foam and cut it out, then cut out several little circles for the peas and glued it all together. Then, we drew faces on the peas, and even gave one a "lock of hair" to make them look like "baby peas."
Barrington Books Story Hour is held every Thursday at 10:30am. For more information visit www.barringtonbooks.com
Congrats on the new baby. I just wanted to let you know my son has to hear your book Pigs Love Potatoes every night, it is his absolute favorite.
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Sarah, I'm honored! Thank you for sharing that! -Anika
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