Oklahoma WONDERtorium

The Boy Who Dreamed Big is the story of how a foster child was inspired by his elementary school teacher to use his imagination to overcome his obstacles. Encouraged by his teacher and others, he learned that if he worked hard and believed in himself, his dreams would come true, and he could be whatever he wanted.
This book is available on Amazon in several formats. You can find all of Daijha's Toddler Time and StoryTime videos here on Facebook (playlist) and on YouTube at: https://tinyurl.com/yav5mn8t

Happy Surprise! Daijha IS here with Toddler Time and "Balloon Race" which includes a growth chart. After reading the fun story of the animals’ balloon race, children can use the built-in, life-size growth chart to track their height as they grow.
Available from Flying Frog Publishing - https://www.flyingfrogpub.com/product/balloon-race/ and their retailers' list is here: https://www.flyingfrogpub.com/retailers/
This video is available here on our Facebook playlist and on our YouTube channel, here: https://tinyurl.com/yav5mn8t

When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, it sees a lantern, a candle, and the eyes of a dog, cat, and owl all glowing in the darkness. It even sees a surprise celebration of light --a surprise sure to bring smiles to anyone who turns the final page!
This book is available on Amazon in several formats. You can find all of Daijha's Toddler Time and StoryTime videos here on Facebook (playlist) and on YouTube at: https://tinyurl.com/yav5mn8t

This week Daijha is reading "Where Do Wheels Go All Day?" Simple, direct text, combined with brilliant cut-paper relief illustrations, captures kids’ fascination with “things that go” and opens their minds to the wide variety of wheels and what they do. This book is available in several formats on Amazon. The video is available here on our Facebook playlist and on our YouTube channel, here: https://tinyurl.com/yav5mn8t
Have a GREAT week!

Award-winning author/illustrator Mark Teague creates a farm with a sense of humor. Readers will laugh out loud when Cousin Edward arrives from the city to help out on the farm. The cows, pigs, and sheep have been waiting for Cousin Edward to visit Hawthorne Farm. The fun is never ending and kids love to point out the animals. This book is available on Amazon in several formats. You can find all of Daijha's Toddler Time and StoryTime videos here on Facebook (playlist) and on YouTube at: https://tinyurl.com/yav5mn8t

Daijha is here again! She's reading "Old MacDonald Had A Truck" - a new twist on a classic story and song, this book is just pure fun. All readers know about Old MacDonald and the things on his farm. But they will love the new toys he has in this tale. This book is available in several formats on Amazon. Have a GREAT week!

In this hilarious sequel to the beloved If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, the young host is again run ragged by a surprise guest. Young readers will delight in the comic complications that follow when a little boy entertains a gregarious moose. Amazon.com has this book and others in the series in hardback, paperback and audio CD formats. All of Daijha's Toddler Time and StoryTime videos are available on YouTube at:
https://tinyurl.com/yav5mn8t

Here's Daijha again with "One Rainy Day" by Tammy Salzano and illustrated by Hannah Wood. Discover colors with Duck! Duck who loves rainy days. One rainy day means . . . red boots, an orange umbrella, blue puddles and a rainbow surprise! With simple language, this cheery book introduces the basic concept of colors. Available on Amazon in hardback, paperback and board book.

"If You Give a Pig a Pancake" by Laura Numeroff and illustrated by Felicia Bond. This latest book by the winning team that gave readers "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" and "If You Give a Moose a Muffin" tells the tale of a little girl who tries to keep up with the demands of a bossy little pig. Available in several formats on Amazon.com and other sites. All of Daijha's Toddler Time and StoryTime videos are available on YouTube at:
https://tinyurl.com/yav5mn8t

For June 2, 2020, Daijha reads "Wind," written by Christopher Hernandez and illustrated by Richard Watson. Another book in Hernandez' series: Learn About Weather. Learn about what causes weather, its benefits and downsides – like blowing your kite away.
There are lots of objects to point out that little ones will enjoy!

For May 27th, 2020, Daijha reads "Fidgety Fish," written and illustrated by Ruth Galloway. This is a really cute story and the illustrations are active and vivid – plus, there have GOT to be lots of fidgety kiddos who can relate. This book is available as an eBook through several sources (Amazon, Apple Books, and, as a used book on Ebay and Discover Books). Not found at the Stillwater Library.

This board book was written by Bill Martin, Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle. Daijha will show you the buttons that produce animal sounds so that the children can guess the correct animal that relates to the pictured animal. This book is available in a variety of formats at www.amazon.com.

"Grow Flower Grow" is our story today and it was written by Lisa Bruce and illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw. Fran has lots of ideas for feeding her flower but gives up and throws it out. Later, she finds her flower is thriving – Daijha will read to you what happens. This book is available on www.scholastic.com.

All of the WONDERtorium's Toddler Time and StoryTime videos can be found on YouTube in this playlist: https://tinyurl.com/ybqbj7wm

Here she is! Daijha has a fun book for you today – all about "The Sun"! Christopher Hernandez is the author and illustrator.
Enjoy your Toddler Time!

Our Programs Coordinator, Daijha, has another GREAT story: "Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?" - story and illustrations by Eric Carle. Eric Carle is a New York Times bestselling author and his books are available at many retail outlets.