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Long Road to the Circus

Melanie Heuiser Hill — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:57:04 +0000

When I do my weekly storytime, I like to plan for the adults the kids bring with them, many of whom look like they need storytime more than the kids.

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A Storytime for These Times

Melanie Heuiser Hill — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:09:22 +0000

When I do my weekly storytime, I like to plan for the adults the kids bring with them, many of whom look like they need storytime more than the kids.

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The Yellow Bus

Melanie Heuiser Hill — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:16:40 +0000

There is a boy in my storytime who is learning English alongside at least one, if not more, languages. He is a serious two-year-old. He never talks. He does not sing along. He is loathe to “participate” in any way ...

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A Mischief of Mice

Melanie Heuiser Hill — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:46:09 +0000

Adults should get something from storytime, too. I read a book that’s maybe more for them than the kids — it’s extra special when there’s a book like this that is fascinating for these wee ones and their adults.

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King Hugo’s Huge Ego

Melanie Heuiser Hill — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:19:35 +0000

Now that it’s summer, we have some school age kids coming, and I find that I need to select some picture books with more words, more humor, gorgeous art, etc. They’ll sit politely for a couple of lift-the-flap books and one-word-per-page books, but then they need something for them. When the babies start wiggling and running and sharing snacks, I pull out the big-kid books.

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