Storytime Selections
Posted by Diane Badden on 06 Aug 2010 | Posted in: Drawings and Giveaways, Planning and Curriculum
There’s something magical about storytime, isn’t there? I loved reading aloud to my students and witnessing their responses to literature. Even my most reserved students opened up during a great story! I’ll never forget the day a colleague stepped into my room during a bout of hysterical laughter. With her hands placed firmly on her hips, she declared, “What in the world are you reading now?” 
So what is your favorite story to read aloud? It’s hard to choose just one, isn’t it? Well, I say buckle down and make your selection. Here’s why! Each person who posts a favorite read-aloud story before the end of Monday, August 9, will be entered in a drawing for a free book from The Mailbox Books. One lucky person wins a free book of her choice, and everyone collects a super read-aloud list for back-to-school. How’s that for a back-to-school bargain?
Happily,
Diane
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I like Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Who Stole the Cookie, There was an old Lady who swallowed a Fly, Caps For Sale(the children pretend they are the monkeys and do the actions), Silly Sally, and the BooHoo Baby.
My favorites are Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb and Llama, Llama Mad at Mama. I loved the first one since I read it to my boys over 20 years ago.
I conduct storytimes at a public library as a Children’s Librarian. I have many favorites, but two titles that stick out are: I Aint Gonna Paint No More & The Bear Snores On.
The book I read most often to my 3rd graders is called Because of You by B.G. Hennessy. It’s a fairly simple book about the difference one person makes in the world. The kids love it and really begin to understand how each and every one of them is an important person in this world. Check it out!
A great read-aloud chapter book is “The Doll People” by Laura M. Martin…even boys love it! It is well-written & keeps you wondering what will happen next.
My favorites are anything by Dr. Suess! And In A Napping House and The Mouse, The Strawberry and The Very Hungry Bear and so many more! I love children’s books.
I love The Cowboy and the Black-eyed pea - so fun to read out loud!
I also wanted to add “It’s Mine” by Leo Lionni which helps children learn to share. “Sitting Ducks” by Michael Bedard is another funny one. For older kids 3rd+, “The Stinky Cheese Man” by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith. Another favorite for all kids about cooperation and sharing is “Zinnia and Dot” by Lisa Campbell Ernst. I’m a retired teacher who specialized in integrating themes & literature into the curricula.
As a librarian, I love to read Stella Louella’s Runaway Book and have the children guess what book she was reading. For the older students, Charlotte’s Web is still one of my favorites
The book I would always read at the beginning of the school year and reread it several other times was “The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn. It really helps with first graders or any child new or feeling separation anxiety from loved ones.
Because of the surprise ending, I love to read First Day Jitters. My 1st graders love to look back to see if we can find any clues.
How about the Teacher From the Black Lagoon series…