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Storytime Starters

Are you a teacher needing new storytime ideas? Are you a parent whose child can't read enough bug books? Check out our Storytime Starters. Based on the themes used at Madison Public Library's Preschool Storytimes, these thematic lists include books, songs, fingerplays, Play Literacy suggestions and more! Additional themes will be added throughout the year.

You can search our Starters by general keyword, specifically by title, or filter by topic.

Who doesn't love an adorable baby? Enjoy these fun, playful books full of adorable little ones.
Topic: Let's Play!
Year Updated: 2023
Build something together with these books about construction sites and the people--and machines, of course!--that make them work.
Topic: Let's Play!, STEAM
Year Updated: 2024
Old friends, new friends, unexpected friends, friends of all ages, these books explore the love and joy of friendship wherever you find it.
Topic: Let's Play!
Year Updated: 2023
This is a storytime filled with songs to sing together (or by yourself).
Year Updated: 2024
Get ready to march in the most fun parade ever: A story parade to make you laugh, sing, and play!
Topic: Let's Play!
Year Updated: 2024
Ice cream, popsicles, watermelon? Yum! A storytime full of refreshing favorites.
Year Updated: 2023
A storytime full of tools, trucks, and fun interactive stories all about building.
Topic: Let's Play!, STEAM
Year Updated: 2023