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This Book Is Magic Virtual Storytime Kit

Do you know that you’re a magician? In this interactive book, use your fingers to perform all kinds of magic tricks. Tap a hat to make a bunny appear, recite a spell to make books bigger, say “Gonzo!” to make a ship disappear, and much more. But beware: the clever magic tricks don’t always turn out the way you’d expect!

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The Bold Brave Bunny Virtual Storytime Kit

Enjoy this story about Teetu, a bunny who leaves home to get away from too many bunnies, and ends up discovering the beautiful world outside of his burrow. After reading THE BOLD, BRAVE BUNNY, written by Beth Ferry and illustrated by Chow Hon Lam, choose an activity (or two) to extend learning.

WATCH and LISTEN to THE BOLD, BRAVE BUNNY read by author Beth Ferry for HarperKids:

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One Day Virtual Storytime Kit

One day. . . I went to school. I came home. The end, says our storyteller, a girl with a busy imagination and a thirst for adventure. The art tells a fuller tale of calamity on the way to school and an unpredictably happy ending. After reading ONE DAY, THE END, written by Rebecca Kai Dotlich and illustrated by Fred Koehler, choose an activity (or two) to extend learning.

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Allie All Along Virtual Storytime Kit

Have you ever felt mad enough to stomp, smash, and crash? Allie has! Meet one angry little girl and see how she calms down, bit by bit—with the help of her understanding big brother. After reading ALLIE ALL ALONG, written and illustrated by Sarah Lynne Reul, choose an activity (or two) to extend learning.

WATCH and LISTEN to ALLIE ALL ALONG read and performed by author-illustrator Sarah Lynne Reul for Sterling Kids:
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Bear's New Friend Virtual Storytime Kit

Bear is going to the swimming hole, but first he must find his friends. There's a clatter in the tree! Is it Mouse? No... "Who?" calls Bear. Something quickly scampers by! Is it Hare? No... "Who?" calls Bear.

Someone seems to be hiding from Bear and his friends. Who is it? WHO? After reading BEAR’S NEW FRIEND written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman, choose an activity (or two) to extend learning.

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Love, Z Virtual Storytime Kit

After reading LOVE, Z written and illustrated by Jessie Sima, choose an activity (or two) to extend learning.

1. WATCH and LISTEN to LOVE, Z read and performed by author-illustrator Jessie Sima for Simon Kids:

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Snappsy the Alligator Virtual Storytime Kit

Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to the grocery store... or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy innocently shopping for a party... or is he OBSESSED with snack foods that start with the letter P? What's the truth?

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Noah Noasaurus Virtual Storytime Kit

Noah Noasaurus wakes up feeling NO. Things only get worse when Noah goes for a walk and relentlessly cheerful Toby Rex, Brian Brontosaurus, and Ava Ceratops follow him. Together, the group starts a bona fide dino parade that even Noah can’t resist! After reading NOAH NOASAURUS written by Elaine Kiely Kearns and illustrated by Colin Jack, choose an activity (or two) to extend learning.

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Creepy Carrots Virtual Storytime Kit

The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him. After reading CREEPY CARROTS, written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Peter Brown, choose an activity (or two) to extend learning.

1. WATCH and LISTEN to CREEPY CARROTS read by Aaron Reynolds for Simon Kids:

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This Way, Charlie Virtual Storytime Kit

Inspired by a true story, this picture book brings to life a warm and unexpected friendship between a blind horse and a gruff goat. After reading THIS WAY, CHARLIE, written by Caron Levis and illustrated by Charles Santoso, choose an activity (or two) to extend learning.

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