Blankets and Pillows Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song

Book: Fly blanky Fly by Anne Margaret Lewis, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri

fly blanky fly

Song: “If You’re Happy and You Know It” – Laurie Berkner: Favorite Classic Kids’ Songs

Book: Flora’s Blanket by Deb Gliori

floras blanket

Rhyme with scarves:  I Once Had a Blanket
I once had a blanket. It was fluffy and new.
I once had a blanket, And its color was __________ (blue).
I once had a blanket, The prettiest I’ve seen.
I once had a blanket, And its color was ________ (green).
I once had a blanket, Soft as a pillow.
I once had a blanket, And its color was _______ (yellow).
I once had a blanket, At the foot of my bed.
I once had a blanket, And its color was ________ (red).
(Rhyme from Jen in the Library)

Action Rhyme: “Time For Bed”
Time for bed, time for bed (tap watch on wrist)
Fluff up the pillow (pretend to fluff pillow)
Lay down your head (lay head on hands)
Pull up the blanket (sign “blanket”)
Tuck it in tight (hold hands under chin)
Close your eyes (close eyes and tilt head)
And sleep all night (snore)
(Credit: Perry Public Library)

Book: Pillowland by Laurie Berkener, illustrated by Camille Garoche

Song: “Five Little Monkeys”- David Landau: Kids and Kitties

Book: Kiki’s Blankie by Janie Bynum

kikis-blankie cover image

Song/Scarves: “Scarves on Your Laps” – Johnette Downing: The Second Line

Closing Rhyme

Craft:

(credit: Fun With Friends at Storytime)