Top 4 Things You Should Know When Reading to a Toddler

1. Have Repetition and Be Predictable: Do you remember how smart you felt, as a kid, when you figured out what was going to happen next in a story? With toddlers, it’s important to include books that contain repetitions, as they mature, add predictable and rhyming books. Read stories again and again. Your toddler enjoys repetition and it helps [...]

Celebrate Read Across CA w/ Some of Our Favs

Opinions Are Like Belly Buttons… …everybody has one. That said; here are some of our opinions on what you shouldn’t miss when choosing a FREE story to read this weekend! Yes, all “Webtime Stories” are FREE all weekend long in celebration of Read Across California. What’s your cup of tea? Clever & funny? Educational? Short and sweet? [...]

Celebrate Read Across California!

Did you know that Be There Bedtime Stories is based in California? Did you know that California just passed a statewide resolution to celebrate the entire month of March as Read Across CA Month? Did you know that the kickoff on March 2nd is in conjunction with Read Across America Day AND Dr. Seuss‘ birthday? We [...]

6 Things To Do When Reading Aloud to a Child

1) Add dimension and Props- When reading to a child electronically make sure that you add a few props to go with the story. You can also end the story by sharing a food related item, for example when you are reading a book that is based on cookies throughout the story (ex: When You [...]

Storytellers Unite!

Welcome to the Fabler’s Forum of Be There Bedtime Stories! We have created this forum to offer a place where you – the Storyteller – can exchange ideas and share about your experience reading really great children’s books! Tell us about your favorite bedtime story as a child; tell us about your child’s favorite bedtime [...]