Story Time: 20 Articles

Don’t Hug the Quokka!

The quokka hops. He smiles, too. That quokka may be cute, but does it want a hug? The quokka says “No!” The quokka provides a lighthearted and friendly introduction to the concept of consent, explaining that even the most adorable creatures might not want a hug—unless they say so! Consent is an important topic for parents to introduce to young children, but it can be tricky to do so in a way that’s clear without being frightening. This book is funny and cute, but has a clear message that you have to ask before touching someone else—it’s a good place to start for young kids. Read an excerpt from the Note to Parents and Caregivers. Hear the author, Daniel Errico, read Don't Hug the Quokka! aloud.

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Don’t Hug the Quokka! 2022-12-02T20:31:39-05:00

Something Happened to My Dad / Algo Le Pasó a Mi Papá

In this realistic and empowering tale, Carmen learns that through community and love, she can find strength in herself and maintain her connection with her Papi, who has been detained because of his immigration status. Read an excerpt from the adult-child dialog section of Something Happened to My Dad. Hear Something Happened to My Dad read by Ann Hazzard.  Escucha a Algo Le Pasó a Mi Papá leido por Vivianne Aponte Rivera.

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Something Happened to My Dad / Algo Le Pasó a Mi Papá 2022-10-17T13:29:14-04:00

A Feel Better Book for Little Sports

Sports can be a big deal for little kids. This newest addition to the Feel Better Books for Little Kids series, A Feel Better Book for Little Sports, offers an upbeat rhyming story that tackles the fun and the not-so-fun parts of sports: winning, losing, being a good sport, and even resilience.  Read an excerpt from the Reader's Note. Hear the authors read A Feel Better Book for Little Sports aloud.

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A Feel Better Book for Little Sports 2022-05-17T14:26:36-04:00