Field Notes: Storytime Smash Hits

Field Notes: Storytime Smash Hits

As a bookstore children’s events manager and weekly storytime reader, I know firsthand that different books serve different purposes. A slow, peaceful story is perfect for bedtime. A heartwarming tale can comfort and validate new feelings. A book about potty training accomplishes…well, that. But what works best for a group of eager children at 10:30 on a Saturday morning? More specifically, what makes a picture book a storytime smash hit?
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