These books were tagged (sticky noted) with 3 -4 keywords to help describe them. Now either the subject matter was especially compelling to this months library visitors or the keyword-sticky-notes were a hit but this was BY FAR the most popular book display of the year. Usually my book displays are changed monthly . . . depending on what's

 Finding new activities for National Poetry Month is tricky sometimes. I was very lucky to come across this idea for a rainbow poem. I do not have the original source to credit.   💚💛💜

 Originally this was "Let's Go Flying" with a kite theme but it changed over the course of its creation. BOOKStuck by Oliver Jeffers and A Friend For Ghost by Suzanne Kaufman. One little boy greatly enjoyed Stuck but several of the parents enjoyed the latter, which was checked out directly following storytimeRHYME This rhyme was done towards the end. Scarves

 Names are very special and sometimes there are special reasons or stories behind why you were given your name! This story time celebrates your name. BOOKMy Name by Supriya Kelkar and Always Anjali by Sheetal Sheth.Originally I had planned to read Tikki Tikki Tembo but upon research, learned that it is viewed as a racist story. So at the last

 BOOKS:James Marshall's "The Three Little Pigs" and "I Am So Strong" by Mario Ramos. These books were perfect for my group! The Three Little Pigs version was a little different than some of the kids had previous heard and despite it being a little long, they listened very well. I was especially surprised by the reception "I Am So

This theme was inspired by an article in my local paper about teaching financial literacy. April is also considered financial literacy month so if you're reading this, you might squirrel this away for spring. BOOKWhat is Money by Nadia Higgins and Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells.These books were perfect for my group! SONGS This song had been sung