You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello -- May 19, 2015

Time to learn more opposites!  This week we looked at "hello" and "goodbye."

Hello, Hello! by Miriam Schlein
How do lions say hello?  How about zebras?  Or penguins?  Learn how different animals greet each other in this sweet picture book.

Say Hello by Rachel Isadora
A little girl named Carmelita takes a walk in her neighborhood, saying "hello" in many different languages.

Say "hello" to Craft Time with these
awesome waving hands!

Big and Little -- May 12, 2015

We love to explore opposites...  Let's take a look at big and little!

Little Mouse by Alison Murray
A little girl explains how she does not always fit her nickname, little mouse, but it is perfect for when she is cuddling with her mother.

Big Hugs, Little Hugs by Felicia Bond
Elephants give big hugs, ants offer little ones...  Let's see how many different ways you can give -- or get -- a hug!

Check out the fish we made at Craft Time.
Big and Little!

I hope the Little is faster than Big!

Mommy Love -- May 5, 2015

So many reasons to celebrate:  May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month and this Sunday is Mother's Day!  Let's read about Mommies!

Hush! A Thai Lullaby by Minfong Ho

This mommy tries to keep the animals quiet, so as not to wake her sleeping baby.  Can the mosquito, the water buffalo and the lizard learn to "hush"?

Mommy's Best Kisses by Margaret Anastas

Animal mommies lovingly kiss their little ones!