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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.

A storytime to help young ones begin to learn how to size up their world.
Year Updated: 2023
Explore the great big world of colors with this vibrant storytime.
Year Updated: 2023
Help your little one gain that independence of getting dressed on their own--no matter the season--with this collection of stories.
Year Updated: 2023
These books make it easy to be green!
Year Updated: 2023
Near & far, up & down, fast & slow, explore the preschool concept of opposites with these engaging books.
Year Updated: 2023