Once Upon a Time, Twice with Ms. Rachel Xi

Sneezy the Snowman

Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright is a popular children's book about a snowman who gets cold and tries to warm up in silly ways, like drinking cocoa or sitting in a hot tub, causing him to melt, but children rebuild him each time. Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin, the book features repetitive, rhyming text and playful illustrations, making it a favorite for preschoolers and early elementary students during winter.

Little Blue Truck's Christmas

Little Blue Trucks' Christmas is written by Alice Schertle and illustrated by Jill McElmurry. Little learners will explore seasonal vocabulary, simple phrases and cultural fun as they follow Little Blue delivering joy to all his friends in both English and Chinese.

God Gave Us Christmas

God Gave Us Christmas is written by Lisa Tawn Bergren and illustrated by David Hohn. In this sweet story, little cub and mama polar bear go out on an adventure looking for God and find beautiful sightings of Him and the meaning of Christmas.

Snowball Soup

What does a snowman like to eat? Snowball soup of course! Tune in for an adorable story of Little Critter, Little Sister and Dog with their new friend. Snowball Soup is a scholastic book by Mercer Mayer.

We're Going on a Leaf Hunt

In this cozy storytime episode, we follow our young explorers on a fun filled leaf hunt! Join us as we wander crunchy paths, spot colorful treasures, and discover the magic hidden in nature's tiniest details.