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Treasure Hunts

Dragon Drop Treasure Hunt

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April 28, 2026

✨ A magical, easy-to-set-up treasure hunt — for any age, at any time of year! ✨ Picture this: Your child wakes up to find a mysterious note on the kitchen table. A dragon flew over your house last night and dropped something from the sky. Somewhere in your yard —…
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ABC & Counting Stories

How Many Together? A Fun Counting Game

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April 27, 2026

Looking for a simple, playful way to introduce early math? How Many Together? by Heather Douglas turns little hands into learning tools — and today, Polly and Joey are here to help count, giggle, and explore! 🧠 How the Game Works The idea is beautifully simple: count what’s on one…
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Friendship & Feelings Favorites

A Sunny Day… with a Shadow

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April 20, 2026

What happens when a perfect beach day doesn’t feel perfect for everyone? Mom’s Cloud and the Beach Adventure by Kendall Concini-Moore gently explores that very question. Golden sunlight. Excited kids. A car ride full of giggles and beach-day dreams. But as Alma and Max race toward waves and treasure, something…
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Delightful Dog Stories, Friendship & Feelings Favorites

Big Feelings & Learning to Share

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April 13, 2026

Big feelings can show up fast—and sometimes all at once. One minute you’re excited, the next you’re frustrated, and before you know it… things get a little mixed up. That’s exactly what happens in Meatball’s Mixed-Up Moods by Cathy Longano, a heartwarming story that helps children understand emotions, choices, and…
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Music & Arts Stories, Rhyme Time Stories

A Tiny Dancer with Big Dreams

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April 6, 2026

Little Lo has a big question: how do dancers twirl and leap so gracefully? Little Lo Needs To Know How To Do Ballet, written by Katie Brackett Metcalf, is a charming story about curiosity, courage, and trying something new. 🩰 Stepping Into the Studio With her hair in a neat…
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Funny Animal Stories

When Elephants Crash Your Beach Day

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March 30, 2026

What would happen if you went to the beach… and it was full of elephants? 🐘🏖️ In the playful picture book Elephant Beach by Christine Devane, a quiet child quickly discovers that a peaceful beach day can turn into something much louder, messier, and more exciting than expected! This humorous…
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Nature & Science Stories, Rhyme Time Stories

Doppy Helps Save the Turtles

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March 19, 2026

Protecting our oceans can start with the smallest actions—and the youngest helpers! In Doppy Saves the Turtles, written by H.R Manske, children join Doppy Dopperton on a sunny beach adventure that turns into an important lesson about caring for sea turtles and protecting our planet. 🌞 A Perfect Beach Day…
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Nature & Science Stories, Rhyme Time Stories

Doppy Learns About Pollinators

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March 16, 2026

Doppy Saves the Bees by H.R. Manske introduces young readers to the important role bees play in our environment—and how even small helpers can make a big difference. 🌸 A Garden Full of Flowers The story begins with a friendly Dop named Doppy Dopperton, who has the most beautiful garden…
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ABC & Counting Stories

A Dog-Themed ABC Adventure

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March 9, 2026

Learning the alphabet becomes a joyful adventure in Lola & Sophie’s ABC Adventure by Christine Devane. This sweet and silly story follows two lovable pups as they explore the alphabet from A to Z, discovering all kinds of doggy fun along the way. Perfect for young learners, this read-aloud mixes…
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Nature & Science Stories, Rhyme Time Stories

Doppy & Our Wonderful Sun

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March 2, 2026

Our Wonderful Sun by H.R. Manske shines bright from the very first page! In this sweet and engaging picture book, young readers are invited to greet the Sun with excitement and gratitude as they discover just how important it is to life on Earth. 🌅 Good Morning, Sun! The story…
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