Virtual Storytimes

PBS Kids Read-alongs

Christian Robinson, Michele Obama and more read a diverse selection of great picture books.

James and the Giant Peach read by celebrities

More episodes come out Wednesday and Friday. These are really fun!

• James and the Giant Peach (read by celebrities!)
  • Series Trailer
  • Episode 1
  • Episode 2

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Brightly Storytime has dozens of videos of children's picture books including this video of Eric Carle himself reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Our very own Doug Zesiger has a wonderful trove of videos and resources on his Stinky Tales website. This episode on playing fair is great for families who are playing games at home right now. Don't miss the video on washing your hands!

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Story Time from Space has stories read by astronauts in space. Most stories are STEM themed.

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Storyline Online has dozens of videos of celebrities reading children's books. I particularly enjoyed Carla's Sandwich read by Allison Janney, The Hula Hoopin' Queen read by Oprah Winfrey, and Lotus & Feather read by Michelle Yeoh.

https://www.storylineonline.net/

Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author/illustator of the Lunch Lady comics, the Platypus Police Squad series, and the graphic memoir Hey, Kid is posting daily drawing lessons.

https://www.youtube.com/studiojjk

Author Kate Messner has gathered together videos by children's books authors and illustrators of them reading aloud. This has a wide range from picture books to middle fiction chapter books, so there's something for everyone!

https://www.katemessner.com/read-wonder-and-learn-favorite-authors-illustrators-share-resources-for-learning-anywhere-spring-2020/