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!
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.
TELL SOMEONE by Debra Kempf Shumaker
Whether you're sad or angry, happy or proud, there’s one thing you can do: tell someone. Just talking about your problems can help make them better, and the person you’re talking to may have ways to help. This is a great book to share with kids of all ages to help them with emotional regulation and to learn how to build trusting relationships.
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!
AND I HAVE YOU - A MOTHER'S DAY STORYTIME by Maggie Smith
This sweet book introduces all kind of animal mothers and their babies. It's an easy reader, so kids of all ages can read along. I'm also thrilled to introduce my new kitten, Dhani, who joined our family this week.
ALL THE WORLD by Liz Garton Scanlon
Happy Earth Day! All the World celebrates the wonder of nature, community and relationships. We are all one world on Mother Earth. Enjoy and share with kids 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.
THE DAY YOU BEGIN by Jacqueline Woodson
Everyone feels different sometimes. This book tells the story of children who at first might feel a bit out of place, but soon learn that it's our differences that make us unique -- and the ways we are alike are universal. Enjoy and share with kids of all ages, teachers, caregivers and grandparents!
ALL THE WORLD by Liz Garton Scanlon
Happy Earth Day! All the World celebrates the wonder of nature, community and relationships. We are all one world on Mother Earth. Enjoy and share with kids of all ages.
A VOICE LIKE YOURS by Frank Murphy & April Groman
Each of us has a unique and powerful voice, whether we speak loudly or softly, sing or sign, or without any words at all. What matters is how we use that voice - because everyone's voice is important. Enjoy and share with children of all ages!
ALL I NEED TO BE by Rachel Ricketts
When the world gets to be too much, we can always take a moment to breathe, recenter and trust our inner voice. At the end of this insightful book for kids of all ages, I share a short mindfulness exercise that you and your child can practice anywhere!
A FAMILY LIKE OURS by Alice Lee and Frank Murphy
Everyone's family is different and special! From extended families and small, tight knit units to adopted and chosen families, A Family Like Ours celebrates the joy in experiencing the love and support of being together. Enjoy and share this book 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!
ARTHUR WRITES A STORY by Marc Brown
Arthur’s class homework assignment is to write a story, and he happily writes about his puppy, Pal. But all of his friends share their opinions about how he should change it. What's best for Arthur? His own ideas or those of others? Young writers of all ages will enjoy this story about valuing their own voice. Enjoy and share with family and friends!
LOLA AT THE LIBRARY by Anna McQuinn
It's Tuesday and time for a trip to the library. Join Lola as she enjoys a weekly adventure choosing books, playing in the children's section and enjoying her stories at bedtime.
THE RUNNAWAY BUNNY by Margaret Wise Brown
In this classic picture book by Margaret Wise Brown, a little bunny keeps running away from his mother in this imaginary game of hide-and-seek. Children of all ages will be comforted by this loving mother who finds her child every time.
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.
FOX IN SOCKS by Dr. Seuss
Do you like tongue twisters? You'll LOVE Fox in Socks, a classic by Dr. Seuss. Enjoy and share with kids of all ages!
THE KEEPING QUILT by Patricia Polacco
In this beautiful book with pictures that are as heartwarming as they are real, Patricia Polacco tells the story of her own family, and the quilt that remains a symbol of their enduring love and faith.
THE TRUTH ABOUT GRANDPARENTS by Elina Ellis
Grandparents are slow. Grandparents are scared of new things. And grandparents definitely don't dance -- right? A simple, playful storyline that children will love anticipating makes this a perfect read-aloud for modern families to share together.