Category: Everybody Story time

Gabby’s Dollhouse Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song

Book: Upside Down and Right Side Up

Song: “If You’re a Kitty and You Know It” (Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
If you’re a kitty and you know it, lick your paws,
If you’re a kitty and you know it, lick your paws,
If you’re a kitty and you know it and you really want to show it,
If you’re a kitty and you know it, lick your paws.

Additional verses:
Show your claws
Swish your tail
Chase some yarn
Say meow

Flannel: “Four Little Gabby Cats” (use toy cats with flannel pieces)
Four little Gabby Cats looking at me.
One ran off, and then there were three!

Three little Gabby Cats with nothing to do.
One fell asleep, and then there were two!

Two little Gabby Cats playing in the sun.
One jumped in the pool, and then there was one!

One little Gabby Cat alone is no fun.
She chased the others, and then there were none!

Book: Sprinkle Party!

Song: “Dance Like a Gabby Cat” – Gabby’s Dollhouse

Puppet Rhyme: “Mouse Loved to Clap” (use a MerCat stuffed animal with the mouse puppet, clap every time there is *)
Behind the tree * *
And under the house * *
There lived a teeny * *
Tiny mouse * *
She loved to sing * *
She loved to tap * *
But most of all * *
She loved to clap * *
She clapped all night * *
She clapped all day * *
She clapped to frighten * *
The cat away * * * * * * * * (lots of claps, “Meow!”)

Book: MerCat’s Sparkle Surprise!

Dance Party: “Gabby’s Dollhouse Theme Song”

Closing Rhyme

Cupcakes Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song

Book: Little Mouse and the Big Cupcake by Thomas Taylor, illustrated by Jill Barton

Song: “This Is the Way We Bake a Cake”
This is the way we mix the batter,
Mix the batter, mix the batter.
This is the way we mix the batter
When we bake a cake!

Additional verses:
Spread the frosting
Sprinkle the toppings
Eat our piece

Rhyme: “Pat-a-Cake”
Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man, (clap)
Bake me a cake as fast as you can. (clap)
Roll it, (roll one hand over the other)
And pat it, (pat legs)
And mark it with a “B,” (make the letter B on baby’s tummy)
And put it in the oven for Baby and me! (hands flat, then point to baby, then you)

Book: Monsters Love Cupcakes by Mike Austin

Flannel w/Puppets: “Five Fancy Cupcakes”
Down around the corner at the bakery shop
Were five fancy cupcakes with sprinkles on top!
Along comes a (insert animal puppet) with a dollar to pay.
She picks up a cupcake and takes it away.

Repeat with other animals

Song: “Peanut Butter and Jelly” – Old Town School of Folk Music: Songs for Wiggleworms

Book: Baby Cakes by Theo Heras, illustrated by Renné Benoit

Shaker Eggs: “Milkshake Song” – Old Town School of Folk Music: Songs for Wiggleworms

Shaker Eggs: “Shake it On Your Shoe”
1, 2, shake it on your shoe.
3, 4, shake it on the floor.
5, 6, stir and mix.
7, 8, stand up straight.
9, 10, wave to your friends.

Closing Rhyme

PAW Patrol Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song

Book: Pups to the Rescue! by Random House Children’s Books
Pups to the Rescue! book cover

Song: “Drive the Fire Truck” – Old Town School of Folk Music: Songs for Wiggleworms

Song: “If You’re Like PAW Patrol and You Know It” (Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
Marshall the Fire Dog (his fire truck has a ladder)
If you’re like Marshall and you know it, climb the ladder. (pretend to climb a ladder)
If you’re like Marshall and you know it, climb the ladder.
If you’re like Marshall and you know it, and you really want to show it,
If you’re like Marshall and you know it, climb the ladder.

Additional verses:
If you’re like Rubble and you know it, dig a hole…
If you’re like Skye and you know it, fly through the sky…
If you’re like Zuma and you know it, swim through the ocean…
If you’re like Chase and you know it, slide down the slide… (The pups slide down a slide from the Lookout to their respective vehicles.)
(Credit: Ms. Christi’s long commute)

Book: Rubble to the Rescue! by Kristen L. Depken, illustrated by MJ Illustrations
Rubble to the Rescue! book cover

Song: “The Wheels on the Train” (Tune: “The Wheels on the Bus”)
The wheels on the train go clickety clack,
Clickety clack, clickety clack.
The wheels on the train go clickety clack,
On the railroad tracks.

Additional verses:
The engine on the train goes chug, chug, chug…
The conductor on the train says, “Ticket please”…
The people on the train go bounce, bounce, bounce…
The whistle on the train goes toot, toot, toot…
(Credit: Librarian Lisa’s Storytimes)

Song: “Bingo”

Book: Save the Dinosaurs! by Tex Huntley, illustrated by Nate Lovett

Flannel: “PAW Patrol Colors”
A fire hose on his back,
A fireman’s helmet on his head,
Marshall’s patrol vest is RED.

With a nose meant to follow,
He sniffs a scent that’s new,
Chase’s patrol vest is BLUE.

She flies in a helicopter,
She jets off in a blink,
Skye’s patrol vest is PINK.

He loves a digger and a shovel,
And a bath to feel mellow,
Rubble’s patrol vest is YELLOW.

He recycles and reuses,
To keep the Earth clean,
Rocky’s patrol vest is GREEN.

With tanks for underwater,
And a hovercraft in storage,
Zuma’s patrol vest is ORANGE.
(Credit: Leah Portz)

Song: “We Are Dinosaurs” – Laurie Berkner: Whaddaya Think of That?

Song: “Jumping and Counting” – Jim Gill: Jim Gill’s Irrational Anthem

Song: “PAW Patrol Theme Song” (play at regular speed, then sped up)

Closing Rhyme

Bedtime Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song

Book: This Book Will Get You to Sleep! by Jory John, illustrated by Olivier Tallec

Action Song: “This Is the Way We Yawn & Stretch” (Tune: “Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush”)
This is the way we yawn and stretch,
Yawn and stretch, yawn and stretch.
This is the way we yawn and stretch
On our way to bed.

Additional verses:
This is the way we take a bath…
This is the way we read a book…
This is the way we hug and kiss…
This is the way we close our eyes…
(Credit: Mel’s Desk)

Book: Bonnie and Ben Rhyme Again by Mem Fox, illustrated by Judy Horacek

Scarf Rhyme: “Blanket Colors”
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).
(Credit: Jen in the Library)

Song: “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” – David Landau: Kids and Kitties

Finger Puppets: “A Window Light”
A window light,
So bright at night.
The shade goes up. (open shade)
Who do I see?
________ is there,
Waiting for me!
Goodnight, ________. (close shade)
(Credit: Leah Portz)

Book w/Puppets: Go Sleep in Your Own Bed! by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Lori Nichols

Closing Rhyme

Winter Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song

Book: Winter Is the Warmest Season by Lauren Stringer

Flannel: “Red Mitten, Red Mitten”
Red mitten, red mitten, what do you see?
I see a blue mitten looking at me.

Repeat for different colored mittens

Song: “Snow on the Rooftops” – Kathy Reid-Naiman: Sing the Cold Winter Away

Song: “Boots, Parka, Scarf and Hat” (Tune: “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”)
Boots, parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat.
Boots, parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat.
In wintertime we dress like that!
Boots, parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat.
(Credit: Mel’s Desk)

Book: Under My Hood I Have a Hat by Karla Kuskin, illustrated by Fumi Kosaka

Song: “Snowflake, Snowflake” (Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)
Snowflake, snowflake, dance around.
Snowflake, snowflake, touch the ground.
Snowflake landing on my nose.
Snowflake landing on my toes.
Snowflake, snowflake, dance around.
Snowflake, snowflake, touch the ground.

Song: “We’re Marching in the Snow” – Miss Carole: Season Sings!

Book: Bear & Hare, Snow! by Emily Gravett

Song: “Hot Potato” – The Wiggles: Yummy Yummy

Song: “Jumping and Counting” – Jim Gill: Jim Gill’s Irrational Anthem

Closing Rhyme

Polar Animals Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song

Book: What’s That Noise? by Naomi Howarth

Song: “If You’re a Penguin and You Know It” (Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
If you’re a penguin and you know it, flap your wings,
If you’re a penguin and you know it, flap your wings,
If you’re a penguin and you know it, then your face will surely show it,
If you’re a penguin and you know it, flap your wings.

Additional verses:
Stomp your feet
Waddle around

Action Rhyme: “Polar Bear, Polar Bear”
Polar bear, polar bear, turn around,
Polar bear, polar bear, touch the ground,
Polar bear, polar bear, bend down low,
Polar bear, polar bear, touch your toe.
Polar bear, polar bear, slide on the ice,
Polar bear, polar bear, spin around twice,
Polar bear, polar bear, reach up high,
Polar bear, polar bear, wave goodbye.

Book: Way Up in the Arctic by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Kenneth Spengler

Flannel: “Five Playful Penguins”
Five playful penguins
Stood on the shore.
One went for a swim,
And then there were four. (swimming motions)

Four playful penguins
Looked out to sea. (look around)
One went swimming,
And then there were three. (swimming motions)

Three playful penguins
Said, “What can we do?” (shrug shoulders)
One went swimming,
And then there were two. (swimming motions)

Two playful penguins
Sat in the sun. (fan self)
One went swimming,
And then there was one. (swimming motions)

One playful penguin
Said, “This is no fun!” (grumpy look)
They went swimming,
And then there were none. (swimming motions)
5 Little Penguins

Puppet Song: “I’m a Little Penguin” (Tune: “I’m a Little Teapot”)
I’m a little penguin, black and white,
Short and wobbly, an adorable sight.
I can’t fly at all, but I love to swim.
So I’ll waddle to the water and dive right in!

Book: Penguins, Penguins, Everywhere! by Bob Barner

Song: “The Party Freeze Dance Song” – The Kiboomers

Closing Rhyme

Yarn Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song

Book: Cat Knit by Jacob Grant

Song: “If You’re a Kitty and You Know It” (Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
If you’re a kitty and you know it, lick your paws. (pretend to lick paws)
If you’re a kitty and you know it, lick your paws. (pretend to lick paws)
If you’re a kitty and you know, and you really want to show it,
If you’re a kitty and you know it, lick your paws. (pretend to lick paws)

Additional verses:
Show your claws (show claws)
Swish your tail (wiggle bottom)
Say, “Meow!”

Song: “Let’s Play in the Snow” – Rachel Buchman: Sing a Song of Seasons

Book: One Little Lamb by Elaine Greenstein

Song: “The Mitten Song” – Rachel Buchman: Sing a Song of Seasons

Rhyme: “Ten Balls of Yarn”
Ten balls of yarn on my lap, (show number on fingers, then pat lap)
Clickety clack, clickety clack, (clap)
Needles go, the [color] ball rolls, (roll hands, take ball away)
I sit and knit, but what is it? (clap hands, add coordinating color section to mitten)

Repeat, counting down until there are no more balls of yarn.
(Credit: Leah Portz)

Song: “Dancing Scarf Blues” – Carole Peterson: Dancing Feet

Puppet Story: The Mitten by Jan Brett

Closing Rhyme

Clothes and Hats Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song

Book: Mr. Bat Wants a Hat by Kitty Black, illustrated by Laura Wood

Song: “Boots, Parka, Scarf and Hat” (Tune: “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”)
Boots, parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat.
Boots, parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat.
In wintertime we dress like that!
Boots, parka, scarf and hat, scarf and hat.
(Credit: Mel’s Desk)

Song: “The Wheels on the Bus”
The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round,
Round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town!

Additional verses:
Horn/beep-beep-beep
Wipers/swish-swish-swish
Doors/open and shut
Babies/up & down
Parents/I love you

Book: Hooray for Hat! by Brian Won
hooray for hat cover image

Rhyme: “This Is Big”
This is big, big, big. (stretch hands far to sides)
This is small, small, small. (cup hands together)
This is short, short, short. (hold palms close vertically)
This is tall, tall, tall. (hold palms far apart vertically)
This is fast, fast, fast. (roll hands quickly)
This is slow, slow, slow. (roll hands slowly)
This is yes, yes, yes. (nod head)
This is no, no, no. (shake head)

Activity: “Hat Hunt”
(Credit: Miss Meg’s Storytime)

Book: Applesauce Is Fun to Wear by Nancy Raines Day, illustrated by Jane Massey

Scarf Song: “Four Corners”
My scarf has four corners,
Four corners has my scarf.
And if there weren’t four corners,
It would not be my…scarf.

Additional verses:
My hat…
My blanket…
My cape…
My pillow…

Scarf Song: “Wave Your Scarf Up and Down” (Tune: “London Bridge”)
Wave your scarf up and down,
Up and down, up and down.
Wave your scarf up and down,
Wave your scarf.

Additional verses:
Left and right
Fast and slow
High and low
Around and around
Wave it goodbye
(Credit: Jbrary)

Scarf Song: “We Wave Our Scarves Together”
We wave our scarves together,
We wave our scarves together,
We wave our scarves together
Because it’s fun to do.

Wave them up high,
Wave them down low,
Wave them in the middle
Because it’s fun to do.
(Credit: Jbrary)

Song: “Icky Sticky Bubble Gum” – David Landau: Kids and Kitties

Closing Rhyme

Pie Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song

Book: The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall, illustrated by Shari Halpern

Song: “Make a Circle, Draw a Square” (Tune: “Oh My Darling Clementine”)
Make a circle, make a circle, draw it in the sky.
Use your finger, use your finger, make it round as pie.

Make a square, make a square, make the lines so straight.
Draw a square, draw a square, draw one or draw eight.

Draw a triangle, draw a triangle, always start at the top.
Make a tent, make a tent, use three lines and then stop!

Flannel: “One Whole Pie”
One whole pie
Set by the door,
Cut into pieces,
I count four.

Four pieces of pie,
All for me,
I ate one piece, (make loud eating sounds as you take the piece of the board)
Now there are three.

Three pieces of pie
For me, too.
I ate another piece,
Now there are two.

Two pieces of pie,
Oh! What fun!
I ate another piece,
Now there is one.

One piece of pie,
I can’t wait!
I ate that last piece,
Empty plate!

Song: “This Is the Way We Make a Pie”
This is the way we slice the pumpkin, slice the pumpkin, slice the pumpkin,
This is the way we slice the pumpkin to make a yummy pie.

Additional verses:
Pour the flour
Roll the dough
Stir the filling
Sprinkle spices
Bake our pie
Eat a slice

Song with Ukulele: “Apples and Bananas”

Book: All for Pie, Pie for All by David Martin, illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev

Rhyme: “Alligator Pie”
Alligator, alligator, alligator pie.
If I don’t get some,
I think I’m gonna cry.
Take away my basketball,
Take away the sky,
But don’t take away
My alligator pie.

Repeat for other pies in high and low voices

Shaker Eggs: “Shoo Fly Pie” – Johnny Bregar: Putumayo Kids Presents – Picnic Playground

Shaker Eggs: “Shaky Shaky” – The Wiggles: Yummy Yummy

Shaker Eggs: “Shake Your Shakers” (Tune: “London Bridge”)
Shake your shakers in the air, in the air, in the air,
Shake your shakers in the air, shake your shakers.

Additional verses:
Shake your shakers high, high, high…
Shake your shakers low, low, low…
Shake your shakers fast, fast, fast…
Shake your shakers slow, slow, slow…

Closing Rhyme

Bear Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song

Book: Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman
Bear Snores On Cover Image

Song: “The Wheels on the Bus”
The wheels on the bus go round and round,
Round and round,
Round and round.
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town!

Additional verses:
Horn/beep-beep-beep
Wipers/swish-swish-swish
Doors/open and shut
Babies/up & down
Parents/I love you

Puppet Rhyme: “My Bear”
My bear is looking all around.
My bear is sniffing at the ground.
My bear is looking at my toes.
My bear can kiss me on the nose.
My bear can whisper in my ear.
What’s he saying? Can you hear?
My bear can hide behind me,
But wherever I go, my bear can surely find me.
(Credit: Yorba Linda Public Library)

Book: Bears on Chairs by Shirley Parenteau, illustrated by David Walker

Song: “Roly Poly” (Tune: “Frère Jacques”)
Roly poly, roly poly
Up, up, up
up, up, up
Roly roly poly
roly roly poly
down, down, down
down, down, down

Repeat with: out/in, fast/slow
(Credit: Jbrary)

Book: Orange Pear Apple Bear by Emily Gravett
Orange Pear Apple Bear book cover

Scarf Song: “We Wave Our Scarves Together”
We wave our scarves together,
We wave our scarves together,
We wave our scarves together
Because it’s fun to do.

Wave them up high,
Wave them down low,
Wave them in the middle
Because it’s fun to do.
(Credit: Jbrary)

Scarf Rhyme: “Popcorn Kernels”
Popcorn kernels (wave scarves overhead)
In the pot. (make their scarves ‘disappear’ by bunching them up in their fists)
Shake them, shake them, shake them (shake fists)
‘Til they POP! (toss scarves up into the air)

Scarf Song: “You’ll Sing a Song and I’ll Sing a Song” – Based on Ella Jenkins: You’ll Sing a Song and I’ll Sing a Song

Song: “Icky Sticky Bubble Gum” – David Landau: Kids and Kitties

Closing Rhyme