1. McEwing 1
Tales and Talk for 2’s and 3’s:
Hugs and Kisses
Positive experiences with language and reading help a child become ready to read.
Sing and rhyme together. Have fun adding your own words and actions.
Share books:
o that the child enjoys. These might be favorite stories (e.g. Cat in the Hat),
favorite characters (e.g. Dora and Diego), or favorite themes (e.g. trucks, puppies).
Read them over and over.
o that are silly or funny. Laugh out loud together!
o that have different formats. (e.g. lift-the-flap, pop-up, touch/feel, tell-and-draw)
o and let the child help tell the story. Use props (e.g. toys and puppets) and actions.
o and talk about the pictures. Connect the pictures to real objects or events.
Visit the library, and come to library programs regularly.
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After storytime, a librarian will be available to help you find library materials as well as
answer questions about the ”Ready to Read” program and “To-Go” Kits.
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“Give Me a Hug” from Volume 1 by Kimmy Schwimmy
“Welcome, Welcome Everyone” (Sing to: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”)
Welcome, welcome everyone … Now you’re here let’s have some fun!
First we’ll clap our hands just so … Then we’ll bend and touch our toes.
Next, we’ll sit. I’ll show you how … Storytime is starting now.1
Share books and talk about the pictures.
Bornstein, Ruth. Little Gorilla.
Inkpen, Mick. Wibbly Pig Is Happy!
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Adapted from PUBYAC listserv suggestions and http://www.wcls.org/kids/kidspdf/pssthandbook.pdf

2. McEwing 2
Rhymes with actions allow children to enjoy, understand, and express
words with their bodies.
“Humpty Dumpty: Cuddle Version”
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall (sit)
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall (lean over/lay down)
Humpty Dumpty fell in a puddle
And Humpty Dumpty needs a big cuddle! (sit up and hug self)
Share books that are silly or funny. Have fun adding actions!
Cauley, Lorinda. Clap Your Hands.
Share books and talk about the pictures.
Prater, John. Oh Where, Oh Where?
Share stories that have different formats.
Loupy, Christophe. Hugs and Kisses.
“Oh, It’s Time to Say Goodbye”
(Sing to: “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain”)
Oh, it’s time to say goodbye to my friends ... Oh, it’s time to say goodbye to my friends
Oh, it’s time to say goodbye ... Make a smile and wink your eye
Oh, it’s time to say goodbye to my friends
Extension Activity –> Art/Craft Activity:
Now that we have shared stories and rhymes about hugs and kisses, I will give each of
you a paper kiss (show picture/graphic) that you can attach to your paper. Use the rest
of the space to draw the people you love to hug and kiss.