Robots!

This Power Up With Books! Storytime was presented at Bellevue Public Library on Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12, 2014.

Books:
Hello, Robots by Bob Staake

Rolie Polie Olie by William Joyce

Songs:

Everybody Say Hello!
(tune: "London Bridge")

Everybody say hello, say hello, say hello,
Everybody say hello, hello Wesley!

(Wesley is my turtle puppet who pops out of my apron pocket whenever we sing this song.  Then he sits quietly on his rock and listens to the stories and sings along with us.  At the end of storytime he says goodbye to the children, gives them high fives, eats pretend food from their hands, blows kisses, and plays hide and seek!)

If You're a Robot and You Know It
(tune: "If You're Happy and You Know It")

If you're a robot and you know it
clank your coils (clap hands)
If you're a robot and you know it
clank your coils (clap hands)
If you're a robot and you know it
then your face will surely show it.
If you're a robot and you know it
clank your coils (clap hands)

Additional verses:
...clunk your gears (stomp feet)
...press your buttons ("beep, beep!")

Body Parts

I discovered this song on Youtube and purchased it on iTunes for use during Storytime. 

Everybody has a body.

And everybody has body parts.  Body parts.

You have ten fingers.  You have ten toes.

You have two eyes and you have one nose.

You have two arms.  You have two legs.

And you have hair on top of your head. (REFRAIN)

You use your hands to pick things up,

You use your arms to give great big hugs.

You use your legs to run around.

And your feet always touch the ground.  (REFRAIN)

You use your eyes when you're  lookin'

You use your nose to smell what's cooking.

You use your ears to hear this song,

You use your mouth to sing along.   (REFRAIN)

Hey everyone!  I have an idea!

Why don't we all play a game?

Okay, here we go!

Touch your head...

Touch your toes...

Touch your arms...

Touch your nose...

Shake your head...

Wiggle your toes...

Wave your arms...

Wrinkle your nose...

Rhyme:

Open, Shut Them

Open, shut them,

Open, shut them,

Give a little clap, clap, clap!

Open, shut them,

Open, shut them,

Lay them in your lap, lap, lap!

Waving, waving, waving, waving,

High up in the sky, sky, sky.

Wave to me...I'll wave to you.

Now let's all say goodbye, bye, bye.

Each Power Up With Books! Storytime includes activities that support one or more of the five early literacy practices identified as essential in helping your child develop the skills they need before they can learn to read. The five practices – singing, talking, reading, playing and writing –were developed for Every Child Ready to Read®, an initiative of the Association for Library Services for Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA).

Every Child Ready to Read^® @ your library^®, PLA and ALSC logos are registered trademarks of the American Library Association and are used with permission.

The Earth!

This Power Up With Books! Storytime was presented at Bellevue Public Library on Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26, 2014.

Books:
In My World by Lois Ehlert

What Joe Saw by Anna Grossnickle Hines 

Songs:

Everybody Say Hello!
(tune: "London Bridge")

Everybody say hello, say hello, say hello,
Everybody say hello, hello Wesley!

(Wesley is my turtle puppet who pops out of my apron pocket whenever we sing this song.  Then he sits quietly on his rock and listens to the stories and sings along with us.  At the end of storytime he says goodbye to the children, gives them high fives, eats pretend food from their hands, blows kisses, and plays hide and seek!)

Mr. Sun

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun,

Please shine down on me.

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun,

Hiding behind a tree.

These little children are asking you,

To please come out so we can play with you.

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun,

Please shine down on me.

Body Parts

I discovered this song on Youtube and purchased it on iTunes for use during Storytime. 

Everybody has a body.

And everybody has body parts.  Body parts.

You have ten fingers.  You have ten toes.

You have two eyes and you have one nose.

You have two arms.  You have two legs.

And you have hair on top of your head. (REFRAIN)

You use your hands to pick things up,

You use your arms to give great big hugs.

You use your legs to run around.

And your feet always touch the ground.  (REFRAIN)

You use your eyes when you're  lookin'

You use your nose to smell what's cooking.

You use your ears to hear this song,

You use your mouth to sing along.   (REFRAIN)

Hey everyone!  I have an idea!

Why don't we all play a game?

Okay, here we go!

Touch your head...

Touch your toes...

Touch your arms...

Touch your nose...

Shake your head...

Wiggle your toes...

Wave your arms...

Wrinkle your nose...

Rhyme:

Open, Shut Them

Open, shut them,

Open, shut them,

Give a little clap, clap, clap!

Open, shut them,

Open, shut them,

Lay them in your lap, lap, lap!

Waving, waving, waving, waving,

High up in the sky, sky, sky.

Wave to me...I'll wave to you.

Now let's all say goodbye, bye, bye.

At the end of Storytime this week I encouraged children and parents to go outside and search for some of the many hidden treasures waiting to be found in nature.  Just as Joe did in What Joe Saw I challenged them to slow down and look for things that others might miss.  To help them in their exploration, each child received a mini magnifying glass to take home with them.

Next week's theme: Weather!



Each Power Up With Books! Storytime includes activities that support one or more of the five early literacy practices identified as essential in helping your child develop the skills they need before they can learn to read. The five practices – singing, talking, reading, playing and writing –were developed for Every Child Ready to Read®, an initiative of the Association for Library Services for Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA).

Every Child Ready to Read^® @ your library^®, PLA and ALSC logos are registered trademarks of the American Library Association and are used with permission.

Papa Bear & Me Storytime

This Papa Bear & Me Storytime was presented at Bellevue Public Library on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

Books:


Do Your ABC's Little Brown Bear by Jonathan London, illustrated by Margie Moore

Night Shift Daddy by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Melissa Iwai

Astronauts Are Sleeping by Natalie Standiford, illustrated by Allen Garns

Daddy Adventure Day by Dave Keane, illustrated by Sue Rama

Each Papa Bear & Me Storytime includes activities that support one or more of the five early literacy practices identified as essential in helping your child develop the skills they need before they can learn to read. The five practices – singing, talking, reading, playing and writing –were developed for Every Child Ready to Read®, an initiative of the Association for Library Services for Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA).

Our next Papa Bear and Me Storytime will be on Tuesday, ... at 7 PM!

~ Mrs. B.

Baby & Me Storytime ~ June 25 & 26, 2014

This Baby and Me Storytime was presented at Bellevue Public Library on June 25 & 26, 2014.

Book:
Pat-A-Cake illustrated by Annie Kubler

Songs:

Hello, Friends!
(tune: "Goodnight Ladies")

Hello friends.
Hello friends.
Hello friends.
We're glad you came today!


Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star


Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.



Clap, Clap, Clap Your Hands
(tune: unknown)

Clap, clap, clap your hands,
Clap your hands together.
Clap, clap, clap your hands,
Clap your hands together.

You can make up lots of fun verses such as...

Tap, tap, tap your feet...
Wave, wave, wave your hands...
Give, give, give a hug...
Blow, blow, blow a kiss...
Pat, pat, pat your knees...
Rub, rub, rub your tummy...

Rhymes:

I Saw a Snake Go By One Day

(© Lois Simmie)  

I saw a snake go by one day (make snake motion with arm)
Riding in his Chevrolet (hands on steering wheel)
He was long (extend arms to show "long")
And he was thin (arms show "thin")
And he didn't have a chin. (point to chin)

He had no chin,
But what the heck (shrug)
He had lots and lots and lots of neck! (touch or tickle baby's neck)

Rub-a-Dub-Dub, One Child In a Tub

Rub-a-dub-dub, one child in a tub,
(rub knuckles gently up and down child's chest)
Tell me what you see.
One foot with toes,
(point to parts of child's body)
A hand, a nose,
As clean as they can be!
(rub hands together)

Rub -a-dub-dub, one child in a tub,
(rub knuckles gently up and down child's chest)
Tell me what you see.
Two ears, a cheek,
(point to parts of child's body)
So clean they squeak,
(gently rub child's cheeks)
A chin, a tummy, a knee.
(point to parts of child's body)

Rub -a-dub-dub, one child in a tub,
(rub knuckles gently up and down child's chest)
Tell me what you see.
Legs and arms,
So clean and warm.
Do they have a hug for me?

Two Little Hands Go Clap, Clap, Clap

Two little hands go clap, clap, clap.

Two little hands lay in my lap.

Two little feet go bump, bump, bump.

Two little feet give one big jump.

Two little hands reach oh so high.

Two little hands wave bye, bye, bye.


This week's group activity was Board Books!ks!

Each Baby & Me Storytime includes activities that support one or more of the five early literacy practices identified as essential in helping your child develop the skills they need before they can learn to read. The five practices – singing, talking, reading, playing and writing –were developed for Every Child Ready to Read®, an initiative of the Association for Library Services for Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA).

Park and Read

This Park & Read Storytime was presented at Washington Park in Olde Towne Bellevue on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Books:

Tom's Tweet by Jill Esbaum, illustrated by Dan Santat

Down By The Barn by Will Hillenbrand

The Children Who Loved Books by Peter Carnavas

Each Park & Read Storytime includes activities that support one or more of the five early literacy practices identified as essential in helping your child develop the skills they need before they can learn to read. The five practices – singing, talking, reading, playing and writing –were developed for Every Child Ready to Read®, an initiative of the Association for Library Services for Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA).

Pajama Storytime

This Pajama Storytime was presented at Bellevue Public Library on Tuesday, April 8, 2014.

Books:

How To Babysit a Grandma by Jean Reagan, illustrated by Lee Wildish

Mama Built a Little Nest by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Steve Jenkins

Time For Bed, Fred! by Yasmeen Ismail

Let's Sing a Lullaby With the Brave Cowboy by Jan Thomas



Library News:
Pajama Storytime will not be held in May.  Our next scheduled Pajama Storytime will be in June.  Be watching this blog, as well as the library's for more info on our Summer Reading Program

Each Pajama Storytime includes activities that support one or more of the five early literacy practices identified as essential in helping your child develop the skills they need before they can learn to read. The five practices – singing, talking, reading, playing and writing –were developed for Every Child Ready to Read®, an initiative of the Association for Library Services for Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA).

Papa Bear & Me

This Papa Bear & Me Storytime was presented at Bellevue Public Library on Tuesday, April 22, 2014.

Books:


How To Cheer Up Dad by Fred Koehler

Sleep Tight, Little Bear by Martin Waddell, illustrated by Barbara Firth

Following Papa's Song by Gianna Marino

Each Papa Bear & Me Storytime includes activities that support one or more of the five early literacy practices identified as essential in helping your child develop the skills they need before they can learn to read. The five practices – singing, talking, reading, playing and writing –were developed for Every Child Ready to Read®, an initiative of the Association for Library Services for Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA).

DIY Table: ROBOTS!

The Bellevue Public Library recently went Robo-Loco!  The DIY Table in the Children's area featured several fun robot-related activities that could be enjoyed anytime during regular library hours.

Baby & Me Storytime ~ June 11 & 12, 2014

This Baby & Me Storytime was presented at Bellevue Public Library on June 11 & 12, 2014.

Book:
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

Songs:

This is the Way We Take a Bath

This is the way we take a bath,
Take a bath, take a bath.
This is the way we take a bath,
So early in the morning.

This is the way we pat our heads...
This is the way we give a hug...
This is the way we peek-a-boo!...
This is the way we wave hello...



Hello, Friends!
(tune: "Goodnight Ladies")

Hello friends.
Hello friends.
Hello friends.
We're glad you came today!



Ten Little Tootsie Toes
(tune: "One Little, Two Little")

Take advantage of your little one's bare feet and enjoy this song together!

One little, two little,
Three little tootsies,
Four little, five little,
Six little tootsies.
Seven little, eight little, 
Nine little tootsies,
Ten little tootsie toes!

Ten little, nine little,
Eight little tootsies,
Seven little, six little,
Five little tootsies,
Four little, three little,
Two little tootsies,
One little tootsie toe!

Rhymes:

Good Morning, Toes!

Good morning, toes,
Good morning, toes,
And how are you today?
I trust you had a good night's sleep
And now you're ready to play!

Help your little one identify other parts of his/her body as you continue this rhyme:

Good morning, knees...

Good morning, arms...

Good morning, tummy...

'Round and 'Round the Garden

‘Round and’ round the garden 
goes the little mouse.
(circle baby's tummy)
Up, up, up he creeps, 
(walk fingers up arm)
Up into his house. 
(tickle baby under arm)

‘Round and ‘round the garden 
goes the teddy bear.
(circle baby's tummy)
One step, two steps, 
(walk fingers up chest)
Tickle you under there! 
(tickle baby under chin

Two Little Hands

Two little hands go clap, clap, clap.
Two little hands lay in my lap.
Two little feet go bump, bump, bump.
Two little feet give one big jump!
Two little hands reach oh, so high.
Two little hands wave bye, bye, bye.


Playtime Activity:  Bean Bags!

Each Baby & Me Storytime includes activities that support one or more of the five early literacy practices identified as essential in helping your child develop the skills they need before they can learn to read. The five practices – singing, talking, reading, playing and writing –were developed for Every Child Ready to Read®, an initiative of the Association for Library Services for Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA).