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The simple text of Just One Flake tells so much story! Children and adults will relate to the universal desire and joy in catching snowflakes. The magic of this childhood sensory experience is told through hilarious illustrations. The author creates a feeling of suspense to keep children engaged to the very end. This book is wonderful for reading aloud!

This book is magical! Through poetic language and sweet drawings, First Snow, beautifully captures the thrill of winter's first snowfall. The illustrations feed the imagination, promote conversation and evoke warm feelings. This lovely book is perfect for sharing during a quiet, cozy reading time together.

Get ready to “Jump In A Book With Jen” and open the gateway to reading! Experience interactive stories, songs, rhymes and chants to build phonemic awareness — a fundamental first step in learning to read. Come delight in books and spark imagination through this special time together!

Who: Kids Ages 2-5 and Caregivers

(Siblings welcome)

Locations:

NEW LOCATION:

kiddywampus - St Louis Park/West End, MN
- Wednesdays at 9:00am
  - January 8, 15, 22, 29
  - February 5, 12, 19, 26
  - March 5, 12, 19, 26

kiddywampus - Hopkins, MN
- Wednesdays at 10:30am
  - January 8, 15, 22, 29
  - February 5, 12, 19, 26
  - March 5, 12, 19, 26

kiddywampus - Chanhassen, MN
- Thursdays at 10:30am
  - January 9, 16, 23, 30
  - February 6, 13, 20, 27

Cost: FREE!

WINTER Dates Added

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh is an amusing addition for your holiday read-aloud collection. Once again, Mo Willems has gifted the world a hilarious book with our old friend Pigeon. The illustrations, words and creative use of punctuation make any Mo Willems book a perfect read-aloud. This book will have both kids and adults laughing out loud and asking for more.

We continue to receive fantastic feedback for your storytimes - the parents are impressed with the educational quality, kids love how fun they are, and everyone walks out happy.

-Amy Saldanha, Owner ~ kiddywampus

"If I had young ones, I would definitely be taking them to these story times with my talented friend Jen! Co-teaching with her in my 2nd grade classroom, I got to see first hand her engaging read alouds."

-Dawn Puroway, Educator and Parent