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I Am Enough (by Grace Byers)

“I Am Enough,” by Grace Byers empowers children to embrace their similarities & differences recognize that they are enough. ❤️

Leigh Baltzer

Apr 12, 2022

Martin's Big Words (By Doreen Rappaport)

To honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the book for this episode of Puppet Story Time is "Martin’s Big Words" by Doreen Rappaport.

Leigh Baltzer

Jan 11, 2022

The House In The Night (by Susan Marie Swanson)

Through Me To You Puppetry presents “The House In The Night,” by Susan Marie Swanson. Beth Krommes (illustr.) won the 2009 Caldecott Medal.

Leigh Baltzer

May 15, 2021

One (By Kathryn Otoshi)

"One" is about colors, numbers, bullies, and more. We learn everyone counts! Be sure to stay for our original song, "Both Can Be True."

Leigh Baltzer

Apr 20, 2021

And The People Stayed Home (by Kitty O'Meara)

Through Me To You Puppetry presents “And The People Stayed Home,” by Kitty O’Meara. This book started out as a poem, written during Covid...

Leigh Baltzer

Feb 13, 2021

Martin's Big Words (By Doreen Rappaport)

To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the book for this episode of Puppet Story Time is "Martin’s Big Words" by Doreen Rappaport. (Gr 2 & up)

Leigh Baltzer

Jan 18, 2021

Little Owl’s Orange Scarf (By Tatyana Feeney)

In this episode of Puppet Storytime, Newton, Blue Sky, and Holly team up to present "Little Owl's Orange Scarf" by Tatyana Feeney. Newton...

Leigh Baltzer

Dec 7, 2020

The Very Fluffy Kitty, Papillon (By A.N. Kang)

Newton is in a fluffy mood and is getting carried away! What better way to celebrate than by reading a book about a cat so fluffy, he...

Leigh Baltzer

Nov 16, 2020

The World Needs More Purple People (by Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart)

What makes a person purple? It may not be what you think. Do you ask questions? Do you like to laugh? Do you use your voice? Then despite...

Leigh Baltzer

Nov 3, 2020

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie (By Laura Numeroff)

What happens if you give a mouse a cookie? He'll want a BUNCH of other stuff, is what! After our book, we sing, "On Top of Spaghetti!"

Leigh Baltzer

Oct 19, 2020

Am I Small? (By Philipp Winterberg)

Newton features a special guest - Kate Sotolova from Nachod, Czech Republic! She reads in Czech & shows us some famous Czech marionettes!

Leigh Baltzer

Oct 5, 2020

Where The Wild Things Are (by Maurice Sendak)

A classic story read in a contemporary way - with puppets, sound effects, and even a song at the end! Wild Thing!

Leigh Baltzer

Sep 21, 2020

What Do You Do With A Problem? (by Kobi Yamada)

”What DO you do with a problem?" Newton wonders. Every problem's a gift in disguise! We end with the song, "You'll Never Walk Alone."

Leigh Baltzer

Sep 14, 2020

Here And Now (by Julia Denos)

To celebrate his 20th show, Newton invites ALL his puppet friends to read this week’s book, “Here And Now” by Julia Denos.

Leigh Baltzer

Sep 1, 2020

Sora And The Cloud (by Felicia Hoshino)

Newton & Sam proudly present our first bilingual video, "Sora & The Cloud." Yosi Karahashi translates the Japanese in this beautiful story.

Leigh Baltzer

Aug 10, 2020

Dear Mrs. LaRue (By Mark Teague)

We present “Dear Mrs. LaRue” by Mark Teague. After the story, we treat you to an original song, "A Letter Every Day," and a real dog cameo!

Leigh Baltzer

Aug 3, 2020

Caspian Finds A Friend (by Jacqueline Veissid)

Newton & Friends explore a new author, Jacqueline Veissid, this week. Jacqueline lives in Newton's hometown of Hull, MA! Check out her book!

Leigh Baltzer

Jul 27, 2020

The Rough Patch (by Brian Lies)

Newton is sad that his friend’s pet died. He decides to read Brian Lies’ “The Rough Patch” as a way to help his friend start to heal her ❤️.

Leigh Baltzer

Jul 20, 2020

I'm Not Just A Scribble (by Diane Alber)

Join Newton & friends as they re-enact "I'm Not Just A Scribble." These fun yet simple illustrations'll inspire anyone to start scribbling!

Leigh Baltzer

Jul 13, 2020

I Am Human (By Susan Verde)

Join Newton The Puppet in his reading of “I Am Human” by Susan Verde, artwork by Peter H. Reynolds. Join us for the meditation at the end!

Leigh Baltzer

Jul 6, 2020