I was a while for a while filming a show, so that meant we didn't get new story times for a hot sec -- but don't worry, we are back and starting strong with a children's book series by Angela C. Santomero, creator of Blue's Clues, about a kind kitten who uses a magical purse to solve problems in Storybook Meadow, teaching kindness and creativity. The first book, released in April 2026, features Penelope using items from her purse to help a sad Dragon, turning his fiery roars into toasted marshmallows for a ball. The series, illustrated by David Stark, James Hutchinson, and Stephanie Six, focuses on themes of friendship and empathy, with a second book, Dragon's Marshmallow Mess, continuing the adventures. You can purchase a hard cover of this book here!

Happy Valentine s'Day!

School is always exciting for Amelia Bedelia, and getting her first Valentine's Day card may be the most exciting surprise of all. But what will she do when she forgets her valentines for her classmates on the bus? Luckily, Amelia Bedelia is resourceful, and she doesn't break any hearts.

You can purchase this book on Amazon if you want to read along.

Get ready, friends! This is an extra silly episode! Gio & Ivry had a case of the giggles!

This book if from acclaimed author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen. Here's what the story is about!
Sitting in the back seat of his dad’s car, Jack begins to imagine all the ways he would improve the vehicle. After spending the night designing, tweaking, and refining, Jack is prepared to give an eye-opening tour of the car he'd like to build.
For starters, there's a snack bar, a pool, and even a robot named Robert to act as chauffeur. Plus, the motor releases fragrances of blueberry muffins and roses rather than gasoline. With Jack's soaring imagination in the driver's seat, readers will be deep-sea diving one minute and flying high above traffic the next in this whimsical, tantalizing take on the car of the future.

This was one of Gio's favorite books as a baby, and today he is going to read it to you!

With bright, clear art and prose as clean as Sam the narrator's shiny engine, this preschooler-friendly book explores transportation, the parts of a car, signs and signals, night and day, community, and occupations.

by Byron Barton (Author, Illustrator)

You can purchase on Amazon!

In this epsiode, we are reading a Christmas book in honor of it being Christmas Eve, Eve, Eve!

Christmas is a wonderful time for sharing. Biscuit finds the perfect gifts foreveryone he loves.

Gio & Ivry - if you're listening, mommy will be home soo soon and we can do more story times together!

The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? is a 2012 children's book by Mo Willems from his popular Pigeon series, where a polite duckling asks for and receives a cookie, enraging the Pigeon who feels he never gets what he asks for, only for the duckling to surprise him by giving him the cookie, revealing a clever plan. The book humorously explores themes of politeness, fairness, and sharing, with the Pigeon's comical fury contrasting with the duckling's simple, effective manners.

Available on Amazon!

This week, Daniella is curling up with a festive favorite: How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace. Join her for a magical Christmas Eve adventure where a sneaky little elf darts around the house, leaving giggles, surprises, and holiday cheer in his wake. It’s a playful, high-energy read that sparks imagination and keeps little listeners guessing where the elf will pop up next!

You can buy a copy on Amazon!

Let us know if you have any book suggestions! we're all (elf) ears!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Can you help count each green tree from one to five and back again? Don’t forget to save one for Blue! Beep! Beep!

With the gentle rhythm and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue's snowy adventure is full of holiday warmth. Sturdy cardstock pages, a compact and child-friendly text, and flashing colored Christmas lights on the final page come together in a novelty gift book that’s sure to be the favorite treat of the season.

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by Alice Schertle (Author), Jill McElmurry (Illustrator)