Celebrating The Coretta Scott King Awards in Libraries Blog Post

…they created one themselves! (I also encourage you to read this piece explaining the origins of the book award.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9uHRCor3vo I also make sure to show my students the recent…

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La Linda Manita — A Spanish-Language Lullaby for Babies

La Linda Manita: a Spanish-language lullaby for babies A classic, Spanish-language children’s song that is popular in Puerto Rico. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W-cLhDLetA Lyrics in Spanish: La linda manita que tiene el bebé…

Read to Me Song

Read to Me Song — by Ms. Christina Ms. Christina shares a song encouraging adults to read to children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwbjuoA5tTA   LYRICS AND CHORDS: Chorus: [C] Please read to [G]…

T-R-A-I-N Bingo Song: Flannel Board Rhyme

…story time or circle time, this song introduces the alphabet while celebrating the excitement of trains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEZtl9wAbAU Lyrics: (Tune: B-I-N-G-O) What’s that chugging down the track I think it is…

Ukulele Blues: A Song to Learn About the Ukulele

…song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpiYwuw7ZOU Chords: A7, D7, E7 (with toggling between maj A/A7 and maj D/D7 in chorus) Lyrics: 1. [A7] I know I’m small I bring you joy But just because…

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Common Threads: Adam’s Day at the Market

…more in common than you might think. This nearly-wordless picture book celebrates diversity and community in vibrant, dynamic art. (From GoodReads.) Credit: Shamekia LaShonda (Storytime Solidarity member). View on goodreads.com