Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, June 30, 2021
Hello, hello, hello, And welcome to "BLUNDERS into WONDERS Wednesday". Today's stories are all about things that look like mistakes at first, but ending up opening our eyes to amazing wonders. First up is "Gifts of the Magpie" by Sam Hudley. Next up, "I Talk Like a River" written by Jordan Scott with illustrations by Sydney Smith. And finally, since we didn't have time for it last week, a story about facing our fears and learning how wonderful bravery can be, "Don't Worry, Little Crab" by Chris Haughton.
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Here is what I am reading today:
Gifts of the Magpie: https://amzn.to/3jxgPTt
I Talk Like a River: https://amzn.to/36ahB0N
Don't Worry Little Crab: https://amzn.to/3wem8K2
Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, June 30, 2021
Hello, hello, hello, And welcome to "BLUNDERS into WONDERS Wednesday". Today's stories are all about things that look like mistakes at first, but ending up opening our eyes to amazing wonders. First up is "gifts of the magpie" by Sam Hudley. Next up, "I talk like a river" written by Jordan Scott with illustrations by Sydney Smith. And finally, since we didn't have time for it last week, a story about facing our fears and learning how wonderful bravery can be, "don't worry, little crab" by Chris Haughton. Want some activities and games that are sure to add some wonder? Head on over to my website www.sophie-world.com.
Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, June 23, 2021
Hi everybody! And welcome to "We all have feelings Wednesday". Sometimes we just have a bad day, and so today I thought I'd share some books about addressing our feelings. First up is "the wonderful W" by Gwen Gordon. Next is "my big dumb invisible dragon" written by Angie Lucas with illustrations by Birgitta Sif. And finally, if there's time, a story about facing our fears and learning how wonderful bravery can be, "don't worry, little crab" by Chris Haughton. Want some activities and games that are sure to make you smile? Head on over to my website www.sophie-world.com.
Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Hello everyone! I hope everyone is just ducky today because our theme is "Waddle Waddle Wednesday". When I went to the library the other day to pick out my weekly supply of books, I ran across this amazing author/illustrator Olivier Dunrea. I was so taken by his illustrations and stories that I snatched up all the books I could find. I'll be starting with "Peedie", then following that up with "Ollie the stomper" and "Jasper & Joop a perfect pair: one tidy, one messy". Finally, I'll end with "Gideon" & "Gideon & Otto". Want more silliness? Waddle on over to my website www.sophie-world.com.
Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, June 9, 2021
Howdy, everyone! It's time for Silly Willy Wednesday. In honor of the fact that our storytime is an hour and a half earlier than normal I thought it would be fun to do some just plain silly stories. I'll be starting with "on a count of the gum" written and illustrated by Adam Rex. Chase that with, "stop that pickle!" written by Peter Armour with illustrations by Andrew Shachat. Finally, I'll share "where is the green sheep" by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. If there's time I'll sneak in "chicka-chicka boom boom" by Bill Martin Junior & John Archambault, illustrated by Lois Ehlert. Want more silliness? Head over to my website www.sophie-world.com.
Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, June 2, 2020
Hi all! it's "One Person Show Wednesday"! Today I'll be reading books that are written and illustrated by the same talented person. I'll start with a carryover from last week's theme "We Love Leo Lionni" by reading his wordy story, "The Alphabet Tree". I'll follow this with "Chilly Milly Moo" by Fiona Ross. Then end with two short books by Lane Smith, "There is a Tribe of Kids" and "It's a Book".
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Quick note - next week I'll be going live at 8:00 AM Pacific Standard Time.
Here is what I am reading today:
The Alphabet Tree: https://amzn.to/3uPyh7v
Chilly Milly Moo: https://amzn.to/2T4oxJl
Tribe of Kids: https://amzn.to/3poe3Re
It's a Book: https://amzn.to/3fVnViw
Happy Birthday Eli! May 25, 2021
Birthday shout out to Eli! Happy Birthday Kiddo!
Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, May 26, 2021
Hey everyone it's We Love Leo Lionni Wednesday! Thanks to the re-opening of my local library, I was able to pick up a whole bunch of Leo Lionni books that I don't have in my personal collection! I'll start off with "Inch by Inch", follow that with "Six Crows", then "Tico and the Golden Wings" and finally (because his stories are relatively short) I'll end with "Matthew's Dream".
Looking for fun stuff to tide you over the long weekend? Head on over to my website - www.sophie-world.com
Here is what I am reading today:
Inch by Inch: https://amzn.to/3upFcUS
Six Crows: https://amzn.to/3wt13MC
Tico and the Golden Wings: https://amzn.to/3fm3zym
Matthew's Dream: https://amzn.to/3fpElzf
I don’t think Carmelita likes her new water shoes! (I can’t help it. But I find this hysterical. She is soooo gonna poop in my shoes)
Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Howwwwl-dy everyone, it's time for "Woof Woof" Wednesday! In honor of my sleepy couch crasher Carmelita, I'll be sharing stories and songs about dogs! I'll start off with "Roy digs dirt" by David Shannon. Then I'll fetch "hats off to Mr. Pockles?" by Sally Lloyd-Jones and David Litchfield. Stay for my final story, "groovy Joe dance party countdown" by Eric Litwin with art by Tom Lichtenheld. And if there's enough time I'll roll over one more tail (I mean tale), "two dogs on a trike" by Gabi Snyder, illustrated by Robin Rosenthal. Want to dig up some more fun? Head on over to my website - www.sophie-world.com
Storytime with Sophie & Sparkey, Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Well Howdy everyone, it's time for "We love D'Wagons" Wednesday! It's time to get to know those giant fire-breathing lizards a little bit better. First up, the New York Times bestseller "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin with illustrations by Daniel Salmieri . Followed by the sequel by the same award-winning team, "Dragons Love Tacos 2 the sequel". And lastly, it may not be a dragon, but it's pretty close, I'll end with, "How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?", written by Jane Yolen with amazing illustrations by Mark Teague.
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Here is what I am reading today:
Dragons Love Tacos: https://amzn.to/33GGlwe
Dragons Love Tacos 2: https://amzn.to/2QhdRX0
How do Dinos: https://amzn.to/2R6bcQt
Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, May 5, 2021
Hey there, it's time for "We love Shel Silverstein" Wednesday! In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of "Where the Sidewalk Ends" I'll be sharing some new poems and favorite stories. First up, "The Missing Piece Meets the Big O". After that, we'll have 12 new poems printed in the 2020 edition of "Where the Sidewalk Ends". And lastly, we'll end on "The Giving Tree".
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Here is what I am reading today:
Where the Sidewalk Ends (Special Edition): https://amzn.to/3trmcol
Missing Piece Meets the Big O: https://amzn.to/3uzddCZ
The Giving Tree: https://amzn.to/3xUZ19r
Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Hi everybody, it's time for "We So Hungry" Wednesday! Today's stories will be all about food. I hope you've already had something to eat today...if not, grab a snack and let's take a big bite out of today's offerings. First course, I'll be starting with "Hi Pizza Man" written by Virginia Walter with pictures by Ponder Goembel. After that, I'll serve up a portion of "Mean Soup" story and illustrations by Betsy Everitt. And for dessert a helping of "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss.
Still hungry? Head on over to my website - www.sophie-world.com
Here is what I am reading today:
Hi Pizza Man: https://amzn.to/3gTC5RR
Mean Soup: https://amzn.to/3xPKRGT
Green Eggs and Ham: https://amzn.to/3aZhfgl
Create an Amazing Photo Book for Mother's Day Using Motif | Sophie's World
Sophie recently had the opportunity to try Motif, an amazing photo App for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. In this video Sophie explains how to create the photo book using the App. Stay tuned for her next video where she will reveal her unique Mother's Day Photo gift. #iMotif, #Motif4Mom, @motifphotos
Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Hi everyone and welcome to "We Want Answers" Wednesday! Sparky and I will be sharing stories about brave characters who set out to find the truth! I'll be starting with "The Paper Bag Princess" written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko. After that will be "Zomo the Rabbit" a trickster tale from West Africa retold by Gerald McDermott. And finally, I'll end with "The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit" by Werner Holzwarth and Wolf Erlbruch.
Looking for the answer to the question "what do I do for fun today?"
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Here is what I am reading today:
The Paper Bag Princess: https://amzn.to/3v3174T
Zomo the Rabbit" https://amzn.to/2RF1oMW
Little Mole: https://amzn.to/3amRl5I
Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Hi everyone and welcome to "Friends are What Counts" Wednesday! Sparky and I will be sharing stories about how friendships can change and grow throughout time! I'll be starting with "duck & goose" written and illustrated by Tad Hills. After that will be "the cool beans" from the #1 New York Times Bestselling team Jory John and Pete Oswald. And finally, I'll end with "Maple and Willow apart" by Lori Nichols. I'd like to give a quick word of thanks to Jayce & Delilah for lending me books from their personal library for storytime today. Looking for more things to do with your friends? Bop on over to my website - www.sophie-world.com
Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Hi everyone and welcome to "Wascaly Wabbit" Wednesday! In honour of Easter and Passover Sparky and I will be sharing stories about rabbits! I'll be starting with "Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam McBratney with illustrations by Anita Jeram. Next up "The Tortoise & the Hare" from "Natalie Portman's Fables" retold by Natalie Portman with illustrations by Janna Mattia. And finally, I'll end with the sequel to our first book, "Will You Be My Friend" by Sam McBratney with illustrations by Anita Jeram.
Want to add more Spring to your step? Hop on over to my website - www.sophie-world.com
Here is what I am reading today:
Guess How Much I Love You: https://amzn.to/2PhnwfM
The Tortoise and the Hare: https://amzn.to/2PeTWYh
Will You Be My Friend: https://amzn.to/3cEY9gM
