Animal Albums From A to Z
An amusing collection of imaginary record albums by all-animal musicians.
Books with a Beat
Sometimes sharing stories can feel like a chore, especially if the kids you hope will listen are feeling wiggly. And it’s perfectly fine to set a book aside for another time. (Remember, reading is supposed to be fun—not work.)
But sometimes, the right book, filled with rhythm, rhyme and movement, can capture kids’ attention and channel their energy, turning story time into a wonderful experience for reader and listener alike. If amping up the action sounds good to you, consider checking out one of the titles below to start bopping along. But be warned—these probably aren’t the best picks for bedtime.
This booklist was created in support of BUZZWORD PGH to encourage imagination, investigation, creation, and reflection. Available to families throughout Allegheny County, BUZZWORD PGH engages young children and their families as they discover the words that are all around them.
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Giraffes Can't Dance
A rhyming story about Gerald, a giraffe who is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance until he finds the right music.
This title is also available for checkout on Hoopla.
Girls and Boys Come Out to Play
Mother Goose invites children on a city block to come out and play and when they do, they meet some of her most famous nursery rhyme characters.
Hop, Hop, Jump!
Rhyming text, accompanied by labeled illustrations that identify parts of the body, encourages readers to wiggle and twist, stomp and zig-zag, and hug and shrug.
Mamá Goose: Bilingual Lullabies
An illustrated collection featuring the texts of four beloved lullabies from the Spanish-speaking world.
Pat-a-Cake: First Book of Nursery Rhymes
An illustrated collection of well-known nursery rhymes, with a sprinkling of modern variations. Some rhymes include directions for accompanying actions.
Tala Learns to Siva
Mastering the steps of a traditional Samoan dance is one thing—finding the courage to perform it in front of family and friends is another.
This title is also available for checkout as an eAudio on Hoopla.
Up, Down, and Around
A garden produces a variety of edible plants, such as corn that grows up, onions that grow down, and tomato vines that twine all around.
Ursula Upside Down
Ursula’s underwater world fills her with joy until she starts to wonder which way is up—and whether that matters.