Canciones y Cuentos, Songs and Stories: January 2021 Lessons
The LibGuide features songs and stories in English and Spanish and educational, engaging videos by award-winning musician and teaching artist Alina Celeste
Alina's Videos by Topic (January)
Learn about cool animals and the Arctic!
The Arctic Fox's Journey by Call Number: J 599.776 PFEFFERISBN: 9780062490827Publication Date: 2019-10-01During the winter, the arctic fox begins an incredible journey. She heads north through the tundra, toward the top of the world. No larger than a house cat, she faces treacherous obstacles, frightening predators, and bitter cold along the way. It seems impossible that she could persist against the elements on her almost 2,000-mile journey--but she does. Read and find out about the arctic fox's quest for survival. The Arctic Fox's Journey is filled with gorgeous, accurate art and includes ton of visual aids like charts, sidebars, an infographic, and a hands-on activity all about camouflage. This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. This picture book about the arctic fox's dangerous winter journey is another strong entry in the award-winning Let's-Read-and-Find-Out series!
In the Arctic by Call Number: J 591.709 OTTINAISBN: 9781433919114Publication Date: 2009-08-07In the Forest - A green woodpecker goes tap-tap-tap While a sleepy brown bear takes a winter nap. From the treetops to the mossy floor, The forest is home to those creatures and more!
Sunshine State Standards:
| Music | World Languages | Geography | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | MU.K.C.1 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 | SS.K.G.1 |
| First Grade | MU.1.C.2.1 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 | SS.1.G.1 |
| Second Grade | MU.1.C.2 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 | SS.2.G.1.2 |
| Third Grade | MU.3.C.1.2 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 | SS.3.G.1.1 |
Read stories and sing songs about bears!
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Cuentos/Stories
Oh, No! by Call Number: E FLEMINGISBN: 9780375842719Publication Date: 2012-09-11"This picture book reads like an instant classic.... Oh, yes!" raved Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. Young children will delight in repeating the refrain "OH, NO!" as one animal after another falls into a deep, deep hole in this lively read-aloud. This simple and irresistible picture book by hugely popular picture book creators--Candace Fleming and Caldecott medalist Eric Rohmann--feels like a classic-in-the-making. Fans of Rohmann's Caldecott Medal-winning My Friend Rabbit, will be thrilled to see a new book created in the same expressive and comical style.
Bear's Book by Call Number: E FREEDMANISBN: 9781536205718Publication Date: 2019-05-14A story about stories, writing, reading, and friendship. "Reading, writing, listening, helping, thanking: Bear and his animal friends can inspire young readers in family, school, or library settings." -- Kirkus Reviews When Bear's favorite book of stories falls apart, he is determined to write one of his own. He ventures into the forest for inspiration, but writing is harder than he thinks, and he soon discovers that he needs help from his friends. See how Bear transforms their day into a wonderful adventure in this story about creativity and friendship.
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? by Call Number: E MARTINISBN: 0805083367Publication Date: 2007-08-21Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?is the final collaboration from this bestselling author-illustrator team. Young readers will enjoy Baby Bear's quest to find Mama, and they'll revel in identifying each of the native North American animals that appear along the way. The central focus on the special bond between mother and child makes a fitting finale to a beloved series. These groundbreaking picture books have been teaching children to read for over forty years, and their consistently strong sales prove their staying power and continued applicability for today's kids. A Children's Book-of-the-Month Club Main Selection
About a Bear by Call Number: E SURPLICEISBN: 9781589251120Publication Date: 2012-09-01Simple, rhyming text describes various characteristics of bears, which can be happy or sad, bored or glad, and sometimes just silly.
The Truth about Bears by Call Number: J 599.78 EATONISBN: 9781626726666Publication Date: 2018-02-27Did you know that polar bears smell seals through the ice and snow in order to find and eat them?Did you know that when a bear is born, it weighs less than a picture book?Did you know that bears sleep all winter and don't go to the bathroom while they hibernate?Discover these facts and many more in this nonfiction picture-book series that injects humor and bright, vivid animals into popular subjects like bears and hippos.
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Sunshine State Standards:
| Music | World Languages | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | MU.K.C.1 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 |
| First Grade | MU.1.C.2.1 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 |
| Second Grade | MU.1.C.2 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 |
| Third Grade | MU.3.C.1.2 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 |
January is National Train Your Dog Month! Celebrate by learning about pets.
Dog's Colorful Day by Call Number: E DODDISBN: 9780142500194Publication Date: 2003-02-24Dog starts off the day with one black spot on his ear. But it seems that wherever he goes, he runs, rolls, and trots right into colors. As he wanders around town, Dog collects spots made of red jam, blue paint, pink ice cream, and more. When he finally arrives back home, Dog has ten different colored spots. And then it's bath time for this colorful canine, who makes learning colors and numbers easy, messy, and fun!
Harry the Dirty Dog by Call Number: E ZIONISBN: 9780060268664Publication Date: 2002-05-28Don't miss Harry the Dirty Dog! This funny picture book about the strong-willed dog who really doesn't want a bath stands the test of time. Harry is a white dog with black spots who absolutely, positively hates to take a bath. After a day of adventure, Harry gets so dirty that he no longer looks like a white dog with black spots. Now he looks like a black dog with white spots! Harry the Dirty Dog has become a classic, entertaining young readers for decades. Perfect for young fans of dogs...especially ones who also don't always want a bath! For more fun with Harry the Dirty Dog, don't miss No Roses for Harry! and Harry and the Lady Next Door. As Children's Books and Their Creators said about all three books: "There is a droll, seemingly effortless union of art and text in the Harry stories, a delicious mastery of everyday foolishness."
I Spy Pets by Call Number: E GIBBSISBN: 9780763666224Publication Date: 2013-08-27Look through the holes to see what pets you can spy in this interactive book. Smooth or furry, shiny or fluffy, there are many pets to spot in this fun take on the "I spy" game. Look through the spy holes and use the texture clues to guess; then turn the page to reveal the animal. Watch as children quickly become engaged in the game -- joining in with the interactive novelty and learning what animals eat along the way.
I Want a Pet by Call Number: E MORRISONISBN: 9781589251137Publication Date: 2012-09-01A child searches the zoo for the perfect pet, but finds them to be too high, too low, too fast, or too slow.
Me Want Pet! by Call Number: E SAUERISBN: 9781442408104Publication Date: 2012-03-06Cave Boy wants a pet more than anything. Can he find one that the whole family will agree on? Cave Boy has lots of things. Rocks. Sticks. A club. But no pet! Cave Boy decides he must have a pet, but his parents object. He brings home animal after animal in hopes of overcoming his parents' steadfast resistance, but his attempts are unsuccessful--until he finds a Dodo bird that is literally on the verge of extinction. And in a twist ending on a classic concept, Cave Boy and his family discover it's worthwhile to have animal friends around. With snappy text that is short, fun, and young, Me Want Pet! makes for an ideal read-aloud for the milk-and-cookies set.
Sunshine State Standards:
| Music | World Languages | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | MU.K.C.1 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 |
| First Grade | MU.1.C.2.1 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 |
| Second Grade | MU.1.C.2 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 |
| Third Grade | MU.3.C.1.2 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 |
Practice your listening skills and learn farm vocabulary words with these Once Upon a Time stories and songs!
Canciones/Songs
Cuentos/Stories
Goldilocks, Go Home! by Call Number: cloudLibrary eBookISBN: 9780823442232Publication Date: 2019Prepare to laugh out loud at the antics of Goldilocks and The Three Bears in this illustrated chapter book for lovers of snarky humor and fractured fairy tales.
A Friend for Dear Dragon by Call Number: RDR HILLERTISBN: 1603578781Publication Date: 2016-07-01A boy and his pet dragon make friends with their new neighbours -- a girl and her unicorn. Now re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look, these timeless beginning readers foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying every day experiences with a boy and his imaginary pet dragon. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Sections include phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teachers' notes available on publisher's website.
Sleeping BeautyCall Number: cloudLibrary eBookISBN: 9780593126943Publication Date: 2019When Briar Rose turns 16, she learns that she is actually Princess Aurora—and that an evil fairy cast a spell on her! Children ages 3 to 7 and all Disney Princess fans will love this beautiful hardcover storybook retelling of Disney's beloved classic Sleeping Beauty!
Sunshine State Standards:
| Music | World Languages | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | MU.K.C.1 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 |
| First Grade | MU.1.C.2.1 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 |
| Second Grade | MU.1.C.2 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 |
| Third Grade | MU.3.C.1.2 | WL.K12.NM.1.1 |