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Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, June 30, 2021
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

Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, June 2, 2020
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

Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, May 26, 2021
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

Storytime with Sophie & Sparkey, Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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

Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, May 5, 2021
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

My Motif Photo Book has arrived! | Sophie's World
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 Use the special code SOPHIE4MOM21 to receive 20% off photo books, cards + calendars + free lowest level shipping through May 15! #MotifForMom, #iMotif, Motif

Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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

Create an Amazing Photo Book for Mother's Day Using Motif | Sophie's World
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. #iMotif, #Motif4Mom, @motifphotos

Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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

Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Greetings everyone and welcome to silly willy 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

Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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

Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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

Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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 #RocketDog 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

Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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

Storytime with Sophie & Sparky, Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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