Sophie's Stress Free Soirees

Hello, hello, hello, And welcome to "BLUNDERS into WONDERS Wednesday". Today's stories are all about things that look like mistakes at first, but ending up opening our eyes to amazing wonders. First up is "Gifts of the Magpie" by Sam Hudley. Next up, "I Talk Like a River" written by Jordan Scott with illustrations by Sydney Smith. And finally, since we didn't have time for it last week, a story about facing our fears and learning how wonderful bravery can be, "Don't Worry, Little Crab" by Chris Haughton.

Want some activities and games that are sure to add some wonder? Head on over to my website www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Gifts of the Magpie: https://amzn.to/3jxgPTt
I Talk Like a River: https://amzn.to/36ahB0N
Don't Worry Little Crab: https://amzn.to/3wem8K2

Hi all! it's "One Person Show Wednesday"! Today I'll be reading books that are written and illustrated by the same talented person. I'll start with a carryover from last week's theme "We Love Leo Lionni" by reading his wordy story, "The Alphabet Tree". I'll follow this with "Chilly Milly Moo" by Fiona Ross. Then end with two short books by Lane Smith, "There is a Tribe of Kids" and "It's a Book".

Looking for more fun to fill your day? Head on over to my website - www.sophie-world.com

Quick note - next week I'll be going live at 8:00 AM Pacific Standard Time.

Here is what I am reading today:
The Alphabet Tree: https://amzn.to/3uPyh7v
Chilly Milly Moo: https://amzn.to/2T4oxJl
Tribe of Kids: https://amzn.to/3poe3Re
It's a Book: https://amzn.to/3fVnViw

Hey everyone it's We Love Leo Lionni Wednesday! Thanks to the re-opening of my local library, I was able to pick up a whole bunch of Leo Lionni books that I don't have in my personal collection! I'll start off with "Inch by Inch", follow that with "Six Crows", then "Tico and the Golden Wings" and finally (because his stories are relatively short) I'll end with "Matthew's Dream".

Looking for fun stuff to tide you over the long weekend? Head on over to my website - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Inch by Inch: https://amzn.to/3upFcUS
Six Crows: https://amzn.to/3wt13MC
Tico and the Golden Wings: https://amzn.to/3fm3zym
Matthew's Dream: https://amzn.to/3fpElzf

Well Howdy everyone, it's time for "We love D'Wagons" Wednesday! It's time to get to know those giant fire-breathing lizards a little bit better. First up, the New York Times bestseller "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin with illustrations by Daniel Salmieri . Followed by the sequel by the same award-winning team, "Dragons Love Tacos 2 the sequel". And lastly, it may not be a dragon, but it's pretty close, I'll end with, "How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?", written by Jane Yolen with amazing illustrations by Mark Teague.

Want more to roar about? Head on over to my website - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Dragons Love Tacos: https://amzn.to/33GGlwe
Dragons Love Tacos 2: https://amzn.to/2QhdRX0
How do Dinos: https://amzn.to/2R6bcQt

Hey there, it's time for "We love Shel Silverstein" Wednesday! In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of "Where the Sidewalk Ends" I'll be sharing some new poems and favorite stories. First up, "The Missing Piece Meets the Big O". After that, we'll have 12 new poems printed in the 2020 edition of "Where the Sidewalk Ends". And lastly, we'll end on "The Giving Tree".

Want more? Head on over to my website - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Where the Sidewalk Ends (Special Edition): https://amzn.to/3trmcol
Missing Piece Meets the Big O: https://amzn.to/3uzddCZ
The Giving Tree: https://amzn.to/3xUZ19r

In a video last week, Sophie told you about Motif, the #1 rated photo book App for iOS. As part of their Mother's Day campaign Sophie was asked to create a memorable photo book, which she did - using the App and featuring the newest addition to her family, Carmelita.

In today's video, Sophie is unboxing and unveiling the book itself. Check out the video to see how it turned out.

You can see what Sophie thought of the app in this video:
https://sophie-world.com/videos/create-amazing-photo-book-mothers-day-using-motif

The App is free and available for Mac, iPhone, and iPad

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Hi everybody, it's time for "We So Hungry" Wednesday! Today's stories will be all about food. I hope you've already had something to eat today...if not, grab a snack and let's take a big bite out of today's offerings. First course, I'll be starting with "Hi Pizza Man" written by Virginia Walter with pictures by Ponder Goembel. After that, I'll serve up a portion of "Mean Soup" story and illustrations by Betsy Everitt. And for dessert a helping of "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss.

Still hungry? Head on over to my website - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Hi Pizza Man: https://amzn.to/3gTC5RR
Mean Soup: https://amzn.to/3xPKRGT
Green Eggs and Ham: https://amzn.to/3aZhfgl

Sophie recently had the opportunity to try Motif, an amazing photo App for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. In this video Sophie explains how to create the photo book using the App. Stay tuned for her next video where she will reveal her unique Mother's Day Photo gift. , ,

Hi everyone and welcome to "Wascaly Wabbit" Wednesday! In honour of Easter and Passover Sparky and I will be sharing stories about rabbits! I'll be starting with "Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam McBratney with illustrations by Anita Jeram. Next up "The Tortoise & the Hare" from "Natalie Portman's Fables" retold by Natalie Portman with illustrations by Janna Mattia. And finally, I'll end with the sequel to our first book, "Will You Be My Friend" by Sam McBratney with illustrations by Anita Jeram.

Want to add more Spring to your step? Hop on over to my website - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Guess How Much I Love You: https://amzn.to/2PhnwfM
The Tortoise and the Hare: https://amzn.to/2PeTWYh
Will You Be My Friend: https://amzn.to/3cEY9gM

Greetings everyone and welcome to silly w***y Wednesday! This episode Sparky and I will be sharing wild tales about Donkeys and Llamas. I'll be starting with Llama, Llama Loose Yooth Drama" by Anna Dowdney with illustrations by JT Morrow. Next we'll have The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith with illustrations by Katz Cowley. And then back to the llamas with Llama, Llama, Mess, Mess, Mess by Anna Dewdney & Reed Duncan with illustrations by JT Morrow.

Here is the link to the Wonky Donky song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDeQT9zCvi4&ab_channel=CraigSmith-TheWonkyDonkeyMan

Want more stories, games, and activities? Head over to my website - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Llama, Llama: https://amzn.to/2Qqiu0r
Wonky Donkey: https://amzn.to/3slG6kT
Mess, Mess, Mess: https://amzn.to/31cd8rS

Hey there, and welcome to Lazy Wazy Wednesday! It's a day to kick back and sink into the couch! I'll be starting with a Shel Silverstein poem from "Where the Sidewalk Ends" entitled "Lazy Jane". I'll follow this with "The Couch Potato", from the #1 New York Times Bestselling Team Jory John and Pete Oswald. I'll follow this with "Pig the Slob" by another New York Times bestselling author Aaron Blabey. And finally, I'll end with a poem from "Now We Are Six" by A.A. Milne with decorations by Ernest H. Shepard entitled "cradle song".

Want more stories, games, and activities? Head over to my website - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Where the Sidewalk Ends: https://amzn.to/30GRNXc
The Couch Potato: https://amzn.to/3t6L3OG
Pig the Slob: https://amzn.to/3ezEfFm
Now We Are Six: https://amzn.to/38AxH5s

Welcome, everyone, to We Imagine Wednesday! Today we'll be exploring our inner creativity! I'll be starting with an amazing book entitled "Milo Imagines the World" by Matt de la Pena with pictures by Christian Robinson. I'll follow this with "What Do You Do with an Idea?" by Kobi Yamada with illustrations by Ma Besom. And finally, I'll end with "The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be", by Joanna Gaines, illustrated by Julianna Swaney.

Want more stories, games, and activities? Head over to my website - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Milo Imagines the World: https://amzn.to/2ZPSSf0
What Do You Do with an Idea: https://amzn.to/3qUMqPz
The World Needs...: https://amzn.to/2PeclUD

Hi everyone! Today's theme is the wonderful world of you! I'll be starting with "Dear Girl" by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Paris Rosenthal, illustrated by Holly Hatam. Then I'll share "Dear Boy" by Paris & Jason Rosenthal with illustrations by Holly Hatam. Next, I'll share an amazing tale by Joanna and Dung Ho entitled "Eyes That Kiss in the Corners", and if there's time I'll slip in one more little story by Amy Krouse Rosenthal with illustrations by Tom Lichenheld - "I Wish You More".

Want more stories, games, and activities? Head over to my website - www.sophie-world.com

Also - today I may be introducing you to my new roommate Caramel. I'm playing Foster Mom to this little lovey until someone adopts her. If you or someone you know is interested, message me and I'll connect you with Rescue to set up an interview.

Here is what I am reading today:
Dear Girl: https://amzn.to/3pM1wFZ
Dear Boy: https://amzn.to/37E4fLq
Eyes that Kiss..:https://amzn.to/37ACsLK
I Wish You More: https://amzn.to/3sbeZbY

Hi everyone! In honour of Valentine's Day, today's theme is "all you need is love"! Today Sparky and I will be sharin' the love! I'll be starting with "In My Heart, a Book of Feelings" by Jo Witek, illustrated by Christine Roussey. Then I'll share two cute stories of being loved - "Llama Llama I Love You" by Ann Dewdney and "I Love You All Ways" by Marianne Richmond with illustrations by Dubravka Kolanovic. And I'll end with a short little love note called, "That's Me Loving You" by Amy Krouse Rosenthal with illustrations by Teagan White. I wish each and every one of you peace and love this Valentine's Day.

Want more stories, games, and activities? Head over to my website - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
In My Heart: https://amzn.to/3aW08Lw
Llama, Llama: https://amzn.to/372ciB9
I Love You All Ways: https://amzn.to/2OjI1Y7
That's Me Loving You: https://amzn.to/2Z5Dk6B

Hi everyone! It's "Wild Animal Wednesday"! Today Sparky and I will be taking a trip into the jungle to hang out with all our favourite animal friends. I'll be starting with "If Animals Kissed Goodnight" by Ann Whitfort Paul with pictures by David Walker. This will be followed by "The Selfish Crocodile" written by Faustin Charles with illustrations by Michael Terry. I'll be ending story time with "Whoooo's There?" by Mary Serfozo, illustrated by Jeffrey Scherer.

Want more stories, games, and activities? Head over to my website - www.sophie-world.com

ps. special thanks to Jayce and Delilah for lending me their books for today's storytime!

Here is what I am reading today:
If Animals Kissed Goodnight: https://amzn.to/2Mw6Csi
The Selfish Crocodile: https://amzn.to/36I249c
Whooo's There: https://amzn.to/2NZPPhz

Hi everyone! Today's theme is "Me, myself, and I"! Today Sparky and I will be sharing stories of being proud of who we are; embracing the wonderful traits that make us unique and spectacular. I'll be starting with "I Like Myself" by Karen Beaumont with illustrations by David Catrow. This will be followed by "Happy Hair" written and illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe. And last but certainly not least, I'll be reading "I am Enough" by Grace Byers with pictures by Keturah A. Bobo.

Remember if you want more stories, activities, and songs, you're just one click away - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
I Like Myself: https://amzn.to/2L5UDkx
Happy Hair: https://amzn.to/3aitsvf
I am Enough: https://amzn.to/36teJg0

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Hi everyone! Today's theme is "Be Brave"! Today Sparky and I will be sharing stories of standing up for ourselves and the ones we love. And speaking of sharing, a big thank you shout out to Dena and her girls Jayce and Delilah for loaning me all of today's stories. I'll be starting with "Clara Caterpillar" by Pamela Duncan Edwards with illustrations by Henry Cole. This will be followed by "I Can Play It Safe" written by Alison Feigh with pictures by Laura Logan. . And lastly, I'll be reading Tikki Tikki Tembo" retold by Arlene Mosel with illustrations by Blair Lent.

Remember if you want more stories, activities, and songs, you're just one click away - www.sophie-world.com

Here is What I am Reading Today:
Clara Caterpillar: https://amzn.to/2XZGYOy
I Can Play It Safe: https://amzn.to/3c1ynn4
Tikki Tikki Tembo: https://amzn.to/3o44nJp

Hi everyone! It's "Welcome 2021" Wednesday! Sparky and I have high hopes for 2021, especially when it comes to caring for one another. So in that spirit, I'd like to offer up 3 stories of friendship and connection. The fun thing with all 3 stories is that each one is illustrated by the author! I'll start with "Stone Soup" retold by Joh J. Muth, then follow that up with "Try a Little Kindness", by Henry Cole, and end with "Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes.

A big thank you to Jayce, Delilah, and Deena for lending me books from their library for today's storytime.

Here's wishing everyone a happy New Year and remember if you want more stories, activities, and songs, you're just one click away - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Stone Soup: https://amzn.to/3hN6IXL
Try and Little Kindness: https://amzn.to/3hQEkE7
Chrysanthemum: https://amzn.to/3hPOuoo

Hi everyone! It's "Wishing 2020 Well" Wednesday! Sparky and I want to take this last little bit before New Years to finish up with some of our favourite holiday stories! Today I'll skip my usual Shel Silverstein poem and jump right into "Olive the Other Reindeer" by San Francisco-based writer/illustrators Vivian Walsh and J. Otto Seibold. This will be followed by "Six White Boomers" by Rolf Harris & Bruce Whatley. And we'll end with "Who is Coming to Our House?" written by Joseph Slate and illustrated by Ashley Wolff.

You might notice that we have an addition to Storytime this morning. Let us know if you want our little friend to make future appearances.

Sparky and I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year, we have loved sharing songs and stories with you all this year.

And remember if you want more stories, activities, and songs, you're just one click away - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Olive the Other Reindeer: https://amzn.to/37YQNlU
Six White Boomers: https://amzn.to/2KPcLPp
Who is Coming to Our House: https://amzn.to/3rEHUpj

Ho-ho-ho, everyone! It's "Christmas Wishes" Wednesday! Whether you celebrate with Santa and a tree or have another way of spending time with your family and loved ones, Sparky and I want to wish you a wonderful winter's day! Today I'll skip my usual Shel Silverstein poem and hop right into "The Gift: a Hanukkah Story" by Aliana Brodmann, illustrated by Anthony Carnabuci. Then let's take a ride on "The Polar Express" written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg. And it wouldn't be Christmas without a reading of "The Night Before Christmas" retold and illustrated by Jan Brett.

Have a happy Holiday everyone, and remember, if you want more stories, activities, and songs, hop on over to my website www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
The Gift: https://amzn.to/3mO51Ky
The Polar Express: https://amzn.to/2WGFqID
The Night Before Christmas: https://amzn.to/2KY9b5q

Crafting expert Sophie Maletsky demonstrates how to make this beautiful grapevine wreath for your holiday decor. The fantastic thing about the grapevine is that you don’t need any glue or wire, the pieces just slip right in and stay.

You can see the photo tutorial here:
https://www.sophie-world.com/crafts/how-make-grapevine-wreath

Materials you might need:
10" Grapevine wreath - https://amzn.to/3niwIME
3 evergreen picks - https://amzn.to/3nvZl8U
1.5" Gold wired ribbon - https://amzn.to/2KjONex
1" Gold wired ribbon - https://amzn.to/3oRbPIz
Poinsettia - https://amzn.to/380DEaN
Green Tinsel Pipe cleaners -https://amzn.to/2KsmfiR
Holly Berries - https://amzn.to/3nk7w8s
Holly leaf pick - https://amzn.to/37WiQ3W
Pinecone picks - https://amzn.to/34eKIzv
Cypress frond - https://amzn.to/37YIHbE
Evergreen fronds-https://amzn.to/3oQwA7h

Hi everyone! It's "WINTER" Wednesday! Being that we are heading into a big holiday season, I thought it would be fun to read some of my favorite Winter holiday stories. Today I'll skip my usual Shel Silverstein poem and hop right into "Nutcracker Noel by Kate McMullan with illustrations by Jim McMullan. This will be followed by "Snowmen at Night " by Caralyn Buehner with pictures by Mark Buehner. Then I'll end storytime by reading "The Mitten", written and illustrated by Jan Brett.

Remember, even though Sparky and I are only presenting storytime on Wednesdays now, you can still find lots of stories, activities, and songs on my website www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Nutcracker Noel: https://amzn.to/3qQHXhy
Snowmen at Night: https://amzn.to/2KjvPos
The Mitten: https://amzn.to/3a57Io8

Hi everyone! It's "WE ARE FRIENDS" Wednesday! So grab your favourite stuffie, sibling, friend or caretaker and get ready to celebrate friendship! Big shout out of thanks to Jayce, Delilah and Dena for loaning me books from their personal library. Today I'll be starting with an excerpt from Shel Silverstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends" entitled "me and my giant". This will be followed by "And to Think That We Thought That We'd Never Be Friends" by Mary Ann Hoberman with illustrations by Kevin Hawkes. Then I'll read "Albert and Sarah Jane" by Malachy Doyle, illustrated by Jo Parry. And finally, "My Friends" by Taro Gomi.

Even though Sparky and I are only presenting storytime on Wednesdays, you can still find lots of stories, activities, and songs on my website www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Where the Sidewalk Ends: https://amzn.to/39BAKeM
Albert and Sarah Jane: https://amzn.to/36tM4YD
My Friends: https://amzn.to/36tMmPd

Hi everyone!
It's "WE ARE THANKFUL" Wednesday! In honour of Thanksgiving Sparky and I will be sharing books and songs about Turkeys and the things we are thankful for! Big shout out of thanks to Jayce, Delilah and Dena for loaning me books from their personal library. Today I'll be starting with an excerpt from Shel Silverstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends" entitled "I must remember". Then I'll be reading "Gobble, Gobble " by Cathryn Falwell. This will be followed by "Corduroy" by Don Freeman. And finally, "Look and Be Grateful" by Tomie de Paola.

Remember, from now on Sparky and I will only present storytime on Wednesdays.

However, if you need more stories, activities, and songs during the rest of the week my website is always just one click away - www.sophie-world.com

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Here is what I am reading today:
Where the Sidewalk Ends: https://amzn.to/379TP5a
Gobble, Gobble: https://amzn.to/37bMeCS
Corduroy: https://amzn.to/2HzN7wn
Look and Be Grateful: https://amzn.to/3m88Hae

Hi everyone! It's "I WANT IT" Wednesday! Today Sparky and I will be sharing books and songs about wanting! It's something we've all experienced, so hey, why not explore it through stories and song? Big shout out of thanks to Jayce, Delilah and Dena for loaning me these books from their personal library. Today I'll be starting with an excerpt from Shel Silverstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends" entitled "snowman". Then I'll be reading "Will You Carry Me " by Heleen Van Rossum with illustrations by Peter van Harmelen. I'll follow this up with "Bear Wants More" by Karma Wilson with illustrations by Jane Chapman. And finally, an A.A. Milne poem from "Now We are Six" with decorations by Ernest H. Shepard, entitled "wind on the hill".

Please note, from now on Sparky and I will be only presenting storytime on Wednesdays. As much as we love spending time with you all, things are getting a bit busy in our world.

However, if you need more stories, activities, and songs during the rest of the week my website is always just one click away - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Where the Sidewalk Ends: https://amzn.to/3kKHHfI
Will You Carry Me: https://amzn.to/3kNUk9I
Bear Wants More: https://amzn.to/35GVSOo
Now We are Six: https://amzn.to/2UCJFEj

Sophie continues her series of stay at home crafts with this simply adorable fluffy polar bear made from some paper and cotton balls.

You can see more of Sophie's stay at home crafts here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQhcQdJ46hDLe2bxsOK9ZI8UI-Bf1HQMi

Hi everyone! It's "We all start with the letter "M" Wednesday"! That's right, today Sparky and I will turn the letter "W" upside down on its head and feature stories and songs that begin with the letter "M". This idea comes from Jayce, Delilah, and Dena who lent me a big bag of new books to share. Today I'll be starting with an excerpt from Shel Silverstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends" entitled "my hobby". Then I'll be reading "The Mouse Who Ate the Moon " by Petr Horacek. I'll follow this up with "Monkey Do!" by Allan Ahlberg with illustrations by Andre Amstutz. And finally, an A.A. Milne poem from "Now We Are Six" with decorations by Ernest H. Shepard, entitled "the morning walk".

Please note, from now on Sparky and I will be only presenting storytime on Wednesdays. As much as we love spending time with you all, things are getting a bit busy in our world. However, if you need more stories, activities, and songs during the rest of the week my website is always just one click away - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Where the Sidewalk Ends: https://amzn.to/3eW7aBj
The Mouse Who Ate the Moon: https://amzn.to/3pmYCIE
Now We Are Six: https://amzn.to/3lswema

Sophie continues her series of videos called Drawing with Sophie. In these virtual classes, Sophie shows you how to use easy-to-draw lines and shapes to create fabulous drawings of animals, objects and more. In this video she takes the technique one step further and demonstrates how to use lines and shapes to create your own piece of fine art - your own hand decorated in multicolored patterns.

Hi everyone! It's "We all need to work as one" Wednesday! Now, more than ever, it's essential that we reach out to everyone we can and stand up for each other. Today I'll be starting with an excerpt from Shel Silverstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends" entitled "hug o' war". Then I'll be reading "It's Okay to be Different " by Todd Parr. I'll follow this up with "Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge" by Mem Fox with illustrations by Julie Vivan. And finally, I'm back to sharing A.A.Milne poems. This one comes from "When We Were Very Young" with decorations by Ernest H. Shepard, entitled "Spring Morning".

Please note, from now on Sparky and I will only present storytime on Wednesdays. As much as we love spending time with you all, things are getting a bit busy in our world.

However, if you need more stories, activities, and songs during the rest of the week my website is always just one click away - www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Where the Sidewalk Ends: https://amzn.to/38e0fm2
It's OK to Be Different: https://amzn.to/3jWm9MM
Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge: https://amzn.to/34ZiIQU
When We Were Very Young: https://amzn.to/34YnMVL

Sophie Maletsky continues to expand her roster of Stay at Home Creative Activities. Today she continues her series of craft projects created from materials generally found in the home. Watch this video to learn how to turn construction paper into a seriously Rockin' Robin.

You can see more of Sophie's Simple Paper Crafts here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL33972A5B9B193D5E

Hi everyone! Welcome to Wishes, Witches & Wienerdogs Wednesday! This will be Sparky and my last day till after Halloween, so we wanted to share some of our favourite holiday stories! We'll be back next Wednesday after all the Halloween Hysteria! Today I'll be starting with an excerpt from Shel Silverstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends" entitled "the silver fish". Then I'll be reading "Heckedy Peg" by Audrey and Don Wood. I'll follow this up with my very favourite Halloween story of all time, Dav Pilkey's "The Hallo-Wiener". Finally, I'll share a story from "Ghosts! Ghostly Tales from Folklore" called "the umbrella" by Alvin Schwartz with illustrations by Victoria Chess.

Need more stories, activities, and songs? Head on over to my website www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Where the Sidewalk Ends: https://amzn.to/3mxXbVK
Heckedy Peg: https://amzn.to/3e5GCNK
The Hallo-Weiner: https://amzn.to/3297lEz
Ghosts: https://amzn.to/35DF0ac

Welcome to a brand new week! I'm calling today Monster Party Monday! That's right, the monsters are coming out to play as Sparky and I continue our spooky count down to my favourite holiday...Halloween! I'll be starting with an excerpt from Shel Silverstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends" entitled "pirate captain jim". Then we'll visit a great monster classic "Where the Wild Thing Are" with story and illustrations by Maurice Sendak. I'll follow this up with an Epic App story entitled "Haunted Party", authored and illustrated by Iza Tapani. Then I'll share a final story from "Ghosts! Ghostly Tales from Folklore" called "the haunted house" by Alvin Schwartz with illustrations by Victoria Chess. I'll be sharing my own Monster Songs today, I hope you like them!

Need more stories, activities, and songs? Head on over to my website www.sophie-world.com

Here is what I am reading today:
Where the Sidewalk Ends: https://amzn.to/3owBp6g
Where the Wild Things Are: https://amzn.to/34uV9zm
Haunted Party: https://amzn.to/2TtequA
Ghosts!: https://amzn.to/31G9LtS