The Reading Corner

28/07/2024

Yes! The Olympic Games started in Paris. Unfortunately, there's no baseball in the Olympics this year. What’s your favorite sport to watch?

If you want to hear a great story about baseball, we recommend "The House That Ruth Built" from Familius.

On April 18, 1923, the New York Yankees played against the Boston Red Sox in their very first game in the brand-new Yankee Stadium. All the key players were there—future Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, Waite Hoyt, Bob Shawkey, Miller Huggins—and so were the supporters—Eddie Bennett, the legendary Yankee batboy; Jack Lenz, Yankee Stadium’s first public announcer; five-year-old Little Ray Kelly, Babe’s lucky charm; and more than 70,000 fans! Every person in the stadium on opening day was part of this legendary event, and now you can be too.

27/07/2024

Did you know that The Reading Corner is available through Baker & Taylor?

A selection of 75 story time videos are accessible via the Kids & Teens bundle for Boundless, Baker & Taylor's online platform. This collaboration allows us to provide a sneak peek of our extensive catalogue, offering stories in multiple languages to delight and educate young readers.

We're excited to bring the joy of reading to even more children, ensuring they can enjoy at least fifteen minutes of story time each day.

26/07/2024

With baton in hand, a little girl conducts a majestic symphony with the sounds of a summer rainstorm. The whoosh of wind and the toccata of raindrops make a grand concert.

In this story we used the music of George Bizet: L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2: Farandole

Illustrations of the book ‘Thundermaestro’ by

19/07/2024

🌞📚 Summer holidays are the perfect time for parents and children to bond over the magic of reading! Reading together not only keeps young minds active and curious but also creates precious moments of connection and learning. This summer, make reading a joyful part of your family routine, whether you're at the beach, in the park, or cozy at home.

✨ This week, we have a special treat for you and your little ones! Check out our story time video: "El Payaso" 🤡.

17/07/2024

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿:

Fairy Tales for Fearless Girls: Unanana and the Elephant

16/07/2024

We always love receiving photos of children enjoying The Reading Corner! 😍 What's your favorite story time video?

13/07/2024

From the fox to the bear to the bunny, each baby animal explores the world around them and learns along the way—just like children do. The rich woodland colors and sweet animal families will make Creature from the Woods a bedtime favorite!

Illustration of the book: Creature from the woods
Author: Megan Alms
Illustrator: Fabrizio di Baldi
Publisher: Familius

Watch the story on The Reading Corner!

12/07/2024

What is your favorite story time video? We have three new additions to our catalog this week:

- Elliot Page - Like the Boys in the Movies from Kid Trailblazers
- Neil deGrasse Tyson - ¡Mira al cielo! from Niños científicos
- Vincent van Gogh - El chico que adoraba los bichos from Niños científicos

Publisher: Quirk Books

10/07/2024

Are you ready for the summer holidays? Join Ana & Andrew as they travel to Savannah, Georgia.

Watch their adventure in "Ana & Andrew - Summer in Savannah" now available on The Reading Corner.

05/07/2024

24/06/2024

Caillou spends the day at the beach. There are so many things to do and see: he swims in the ocean, builds a sandcastle, discovers marine life, and even gets his sandwich stolen by a seagull! 🏖

Illustration from the book 'Caillou Goes to the Beach', illustrated by Eric Sevigny. Publisher: CrackBoom Books

22/06/2024

This book is a story about bullying. Roman can’t wait to go to his summer day camp. But everything goes wrong when Iris starts to stare at him, trip him up, and take his things. Roman is being bullied, but he doesn’t know what to do.

Publisher: Quarto Kids

20/06/2024

Hello summer! ☀️☀️☀️

It’s summer! Lily and Milo go to the beach. They build a nice sandcastle and look for shells. But ... where did Milo go?

Illustration from the book: Summer with Lily and Milo by Pauline Oud. Publisher: Clavis Publishing

17/06/2024

Let's enjoy the story 'Rabbit's Spring Adventure' in these last days before summer!

Rabbit leaves his warrent to find the woods are full of new life - bright flowers speckle the grass and frogspawn bobs on the pond. There's so much to discover that poor Rabbit loses his way! Who will help him find his way back home?

Publisher: Quarto Kids

16/06/2024

Happy Father's Day! ✨💕

Illustration from the book 'Sometimes Daddies are...' by author & illustrator: Guido van Genechten. Publisher: Clavis Publishing

12/06/2024

Shoutout to all the amazing dads and father figures who make storytime special! 📚💙

10/06/2024

Father's Day is coming up this Sunday! 💕

We've got the cutest and most heartwarming story time videos all about dads! Whether it's a bedtime story or a cozy afternoon read, we have the perfect stories for you.

Join us at The Reading Corner and watch 'The Daddy Store,' by author and illustrator Sanne Miltenburg. Publisher: Clavis Publishing

07/06/2024

When Cat wants some of Gloria’s delicious porridge, he decides to demolish every last drop, and chaos ensues… Gloria scares Cat, who then spooks the donkey, who interrupts the bees, and they end up frightening the hen! It is down to wise Fox to save the day. Inspired by an Ethiopian folk tale.

Watch 'Gloria's Porridge' at The Reading Corner.
Publisher: Tiny Owl Publishing

05/06/2024

World Environment Day 🌱

Today, we take a moment to appreciate our beautiful planet and think about how we can take care of it. Let's inspire our little ones to love and protect nature by sharing wonderful stories.

What books are you planning to read to the children of the future to help them care for our planet? 🌍🌸

03/06/2024

Wednesday is World Environment Day. 🌱

Illustration from the book: 'Human Town' by Anna Doherty. Human town is an important tale focused on environmental issues and animal preservation, as well as consumerism and conflict. Publisher: Tiny Owl Publishing.

31/05/2024

We love spring! 🌸

Enjoy this story time video, 'Spring' by Stephanie Hedlund & Stephanie Bauer, in The Reading Corner. Publisher: ABDO - A Family of Educational Publishers.

29/05/2024

Let's go to the beach with your kite! 🪁
Illustration from the book: Benji & the Giant Kite. Illustrated by Eefje Kuijl. Publisher: Clavis Publishing.

27/05/2024

Did you know that you can start reading aloud very early? When the baby is 4 months old, they can already enjoy being read to and explore the colorful world of books. It is not only a moment of connection but also a great way to stimulate language development. So grab your favorite book and let the reading adventure begin! 💖📖

25/05/2024

Book: What about Neko?

Becca’s parents are getting a divorce. She’s sad and confused, but more importantly, what will happen to Neko, their family dog? Neko doesn’t understand what divorce is, and Neko isn’t allowed in Dad’s new apartment. How will they ever make this work?

Publisher: Quarto Kids

22/05/2024

It's almost summer! ☀️🦋

Enjoy 'Summer Stroll in the City' by Melanie Hall & Cathy Goldberg Fishman in The Reading Corner. Publisher: Familius

20/05/2024

A rainy day in spring is the perfect time for the snail family to go out on a picnic. 🧺🐌

Illustration from the book: A Picnic in the Rain by illustrator Célia Molinari Sebastià. Publisher: CrackBoom Books

Watch our story time video 'A Picnic in the Rain' in The Reading Corner!

15/05/2024

Illustration of the book: The Neighbourhood Surprise
Author & illustrator: Sarah van Dongen
Publisher: Tiny Owl Publishing