STORYTIME WITH KATE MESZAROS
Discover Storytime with Kate
Kate shares her favorite picture books and novels for younger children on her original YouTube channel. It's fun for kids and adults of all ages!
MY NAME
A young child's first day of school is made difficult because his name is different than the other children. He soon learns that his unique name is a special part of who he is and where he came from. Enjoy and share this delightful book for kids of all ages.
THE NIGHT BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
It's back to school time! This book reflects the mixed emotions kids and their parents may be feeling now as the end of summer leads to changes and new beginnings.
KITTEN'S FIRST FULL MOON
A little kitten sees a full moon and thinks it's a bowl full of milk! She tries everything to reach it to take a drink, but in the end, finds that home is best place to find a sweet treat. Enjoy and share this book with kids of all ages.
ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY
Have you ever had a bad day? Alexander can relate. From the moment he gets up, things just don't go his way -- or any way that makes him feel better. At the end of the video I share images of my kitten, Dhani, and older cat, Leo, as they romp together at the start of a "naughty cat" day! Enjoy and share this classic children's book with kids of all ages.
NO ONE OWNS THE COLORS
In this bright and beautiful picture book, inspired by the author's own childhood experiences, readers will learn that their color—be it skin, shirt, shoes, or simply the crayon they love most—is necessary and absolutely perfect.
TOO MUCH by Jolene Gutierrez
Sometimes life can be too much! Too loud, too bright, and too overwhelming. Jolene Gutiérrez’s compassionate picture book explores the struggles of a sensorily sensitive child and how they settle themselves. I talk about my own experience as a highly sensitive person and the many ways I've learn to take care of myself. The book includes author’s note to caregivers and educators which explains sensory systems, sensory processing issues, and specific information about how to support kids with overstimulated nervous systems as they learn to soothe themselves.
THIS IS A MOMENT by Micah Player
In this sweet picture book, all the events in a person’s life are celebrated as meaningful moments. It’s a great story for a child who’s about to graduate from kindergarten, celebrate a birthday, or move to a new home, or even for a teenager on their way to college. Enjoy and share with kids and adults of all ages.
CHANGING TIDES by Julia Moscardo
When Theo and his mother become part of Lula’s family, Lula isn’t sure what to expect. She’s never had a big brother before. On vacation at the beach, the new siblings make a sandcastle and slowly learn to trust each other as they work together. This is a great book for kids who are experiencing their own changes and new beginnings.
MINDFUL DAY by Deberah Hopkins
In Mindful Day, a young girl experiences mindfulness as she moves through a typical day. Readers explore feelings of gratitude and love and learn how breathing can calm their bodies, and discover how to live each day, one moment at time. Enjoy and share with kids of all ages!
HELLO, NEIGHBOR! THE KIND AND CARING WORLD OF MR. ROGERS by Matthew Cordell
This beautifully illustrated book is a biographical look at the life and career of Fred Rogers and the impact of his show, Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. This story time is for kids and adults of all ages!
THE BABY WHO STAYED AWAKE FOREVER by Sharon Salsbury
The baby's family tried lullabies, they tried cuddles, they tried soothing words. But nothing will encourage the baby to fall asleep. They wonder "Is this baby going to stay awake forever?!" Enjoy and share this book with new parents and kids of all ages.
BEST FRIEND IN THE WHOLE WORLD by Sandra Salsbury
Roland lives a quiet life filled with art, music, and tea parties, but sometimes he feels rather lonely. One day on a walk in the woods, Roland finds the perfect friend. Milton may just be a pinecone, but they have so much in common. But there are signs in the woods suggesting that someone else might be missing their best pinecone friend. What will Roland do? Enjoy and share this sweet book about true friendship with kids of all ages.
THIS IS HOW WE PLAY by Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp
With acceptance and adaptation, this is how we play! This colorful read-aloud shows how people with disabilities and their families use adaptive, imaginative, and respectful play so everyone can join in the fun. Enjoy and share with kids of all ages!
I'LL BE THE WATER by Alex Aspinwall
We lost our beloved Papa in January, and I looked for a book to help our grandchildren understand something he wanted to share with them before he died. In this story a boy named Joshua and his grandfather love being together. But Grandpa gets sick and when he is able to come home from the hospital, he and Joshua share a fishing adventure in which he teaches his grandson one more lesson about love and how to grieve the loss of a loved one.