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Entertaining Sing-Along Storybooks
Posted about 1 year ago by Cindy V
Pete the Cat: I Love My White ShoesStory by Eric Litwin; Art by James Dean![]() Pete the Cat has a sunny outlook on life. He loves his shoes and just wants to sing about them no matter what he steps in. The folksy illustrations are great but it’s the song that makes Pete the Cat a storytime staple. Explore the Pete the Cat website where you'll find books, games, videos and activities. |
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"Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" is just one of the great books on the 101 Picture Book Challenge list.
What is the 101 Picture Book Challenge?
![]() The 101 Picture Book Challenge is for anyone at any age. Librarians hand picked the titles on the list which includes classics, new titles and everything in between. To get started, register online. You can track your progress online or if you prefer a paper log booklet, pick one up at your neighborhood Library. The books are organized into categories but you can read the books in any order and at your own pace. When you read all 101 titles, you earn a free picture book (while supplies last).This is the latest in a series of blog posts exploring some of the things we love about these books. |
Picture Books Designed to Inspire Dancing and Singing
I love incorporating singing in storytime and there are a bunch of fun books with original songs. Here are a few good ones to make you tap your toes and sing at the top of your voice.
Bathroom Boogie by Clare Foges![]() Swing on down and get all groovy, come and join the bathroom boogie! Starring: Mouthwash! Power shower! The toothbrushes! Loofah! Shampoo! With guest appearances from wash cloth & bubble bath! |
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Kitchen Disco by Clare Foges![]() A zany rhyming picture book featuring an assortment of partying fruits finds breakdancing lemons, twirling tangerines, excited apples, a banana DJ and other be-bopping members of the fruit bowl organizing a fun disco in a late-night kitchen. |
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I Got 2 Dogs by John Lithgow![]() Despite being different in size, shape, and personality, lovable pooches Fanny and Blue are equally adored by their doting owner who has always accepted them for being just as they are! |
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Groovy Joe: Ice Cream and Dinosaurs by Eric Litwin![]() Groovy Joe is a fun-loving dog with a tub full of ice cream, which he shares with his unexpected dinosaur guests. |
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The Nuts: Sing and Dance in your Polka-Dot Pants by Eric Litwin![]() Hazel Nut wants to sing and dance, but Mama, Papa, and Wally Nut are too busy, so Hazel calls in a special family member to get everyone moving. |
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault![]() In this lively alphabet rhyme, the letters of the alphabet race up the cocunut tree. |
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My Friend Robot! by Sunny Scribens![]() Children and their robot friend build a treehouse in a rhyme that fits the tune of "London Bridge is Falling Down." Includes facts about simple machines, jobs robots do, an activity, and musical notation. |
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Kids Go! by They Might be Giants![]() A Grammy-nominated band provides an illustrated four-color sing-along book chock full entertaining, original song lyrics, accompanied by a companion DVD with the songs themselves and engaging animation. |
About The Author
Cindy is the Children’s and Teen Collection Development Librarian for the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. She loves picture books, graphic novels, teen literature and audiobooks. She’s a huge fan of Canadian indie music, films and The Walking Dead.
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