Andy's Storytime

"Birds of a Feather" is written by Sita Singh and illustrated by Staphanie Fizer Coleman. Mo has always felt a little different. While all the other peacocks grew bright, bold, beautiful feathers in rich greens and vibrant blues, Mo's feathers grew in a snowy white. And even though Mo's friends try to include him in their playtime, Mo doesn't like to be reminded that he's different from his friends. But when a storm threatens to ruin the group's annual celebration, Mo must learn to stand tall, strut his stuff, and shake his brilliantly glowing tail feathers--in a way only he can--to help his friends and set things right.

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"When the Storm Comes" is a children's book written by Linda Ashman and illustrated by Taeeun Yoo. The story follows a town that is preparing for an impending storm, as the people and animals secure their belongings and hunker down. After the storm subsides, everyone emerges to assess the damage and begin the process of cleaning up. The book emphasizes the importance of family, community, and resilience in the face of natural disasters.

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"The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors" is a children's book by Drew Daywalt that tells the origin story of the classic game, Rock Paper Scissors. The book features the three titular characters - Rock, Paper, and Scissors - who live in different kingdoms and are bored with the lack of challenging competition in their daily lives. Each character travels far and wide searching for a worthy opponent, but to no avail. Will they ever find their match? "The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors" is a fun and entertaining story that explains the origins of the popular game in a humorous way.

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"Bats at the Library" is a children's book written and illustrated by Brian Lies. The story follows a group of bats who fly into a public library after hours and begin to explore the building, discovering all the wonders of books and reading. The book encourages a love of reading and the magic of imagination, as well as appreciation for libraries and all they offer.

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Poor Harvey, he's just a little heart with too many farts and it's driving away his friends! Will he ever find someone who can love him the way he is? Get ready to giggle your way through this rhyming tale of silly toot situations and friendship.

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"The Antlered Ship" by Dashka Slater, illustrated by The Fan Brothers, is a children's book that follows the adventures of a curious fox named Marco. Marco wonders about the world beyond his island and sets out on a journey to find out more about it. He joins a group of animals, including deer and pigeons to journey across the sea. The story emphasizes the importance of curiosity, exploration, and working together to overcome obstacles.

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"Spend It!" is written and illustrated by Cinders McLeod. It is a charming introduction to simple money concepts in which a bunny learns he can’t buy everything he wants with his allowance!

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In this sweet, lyrical picture book, perfect for bedtime, a playful cub prepares for hibernation, saving just enough time for Mama to share a story before they must settle down.

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"The Wonky Donkey" is a children's book written by Craig Smith and illustrated by Katz Cowley. The story tells the tale of a donkey with a unique appearance, characterized by a limp and one eye. As the story progresses, the donkey acquires additional humorous attributes, such as a love for country music and a tendency to be for "hanky-panky" The book is written in rhyming verse and is filled with lively illustrations, making it a fun and engaging read for children.

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Today I read The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss.

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A dreary day turns into a wild romp when this beloved story introduces readers to the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing 1 and Thing 2. A favorite among kids, parents and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic ryhme to encourage and delight beginning readers.

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