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I N T H I S I S S U E . . .

• World Language Storytimes

• Featured Book Lists - Princess & Hero Stories

• New Books

• Choosing Books for Toddlers

• Fingerplays & Songs

• Storytimes at your Library

World Language Storytimes

World Language Storytimes are offered this fall at nine Hennepin County Libraries. Storytimes are presented in four languages: Spanish, Chinese, Somali and Vietnamese. Presenters from Kenya, Liberia and Nigeria share African stories and music in English. Research shows that young children in families where more than one language is spoken should continue speaking and learning in their first language. The Library Foundation of Hennepin County funded community partners who are native speakers to work with librarians for these special storytimes. Most World Language Storytimes do not require registration. All are welcome. Reading tips in world languages is another useful literacy tool.

Featured Book Lists - Princess & Hero Stories Young children are full of imagination and often ask for stories about princesses and heroes.
	I'm a Princess by Kirsten Hall A girl expects her family to treat her as a princess because it's Halloween. Easy Reader	Max by Bob Graham Max, son of superheroes, needs to learn to fly. Easy Picture Book
more Princess and Hero stories

New Books Note: Click on book covers to go to the Hennepin County Library catalog.

Beetle Bop	How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?	Leaves	Ten Little Naughty Monkeys
more New Picture Books

Choosing Books for Toddlers Toddlers learn when you point out familiar pictures in a book and name them. They love learning language!

	Llama, Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney A favorite bedtime story. "Mama Llama's always near, even if she's not right here." Easy Picture Book Book	What Color Is Your Underwear? by Sam Lloyd Laugh together as you lift the flap to see boxers on a horse and undies on a crocodile! Easy Picture Book
more Favorites for Toddlers

Fingerplays & Songs
I WENT to VISIT I went to visit the farm one day. I saw a cow across the way. And what do you think the cow did say? Moo, moo, moo. farm: cow, pig, horse, chicken zoo: monkey, snake, tiger my house: my pet, my mom/dad (I love you!)		HIGH, LOW, AROUND WE GO We clap up high, we clap down low We jump, jump, jump and around we go. Up and down, up and down Clap your hands and turn around. last line, second time: Clap your hands and sit right down.

Storytimes at your Library

Many storytimes require registration and fill up early. Registration is available online, by phone and in person. Check the schedule at your library to find out when registration opens.

Baby Storytime - for children birth to 24 months.
Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music.
Toddler Storytime - for children ages 2 and 3.
Nurture a love of books. Learn letters, sounds, and new words.
Preschool Storytime - for children ages 4 to 6.
Enjoy stories together and build language skills.
Family Storytime - for children 2 years old and up.
Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children.
World Language Storytime - for children 2 years old and up.
Experience the world in other languages.

see all free Storytimes at Hennepin County Libraries

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