—May 11, 12 p.m. I'm thrilled to share some of my favorite children's books and give kids an opportunity to practice their reading (while giving families a much-needed break!). The former First Lady has been growing her presence in the children’s space over the last year, partnering with Netflix in May 2019 to create the new half-hour preschool show Listen to Your Vegetables & Eat Your Parents through her prodco Higher Ground. Stories will be posted each day, so follow PBS Books on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and look for the hashtag #PBSBooksStorytime! The former first lady announced that she is teaming up with PBS Kids and Penguin Random House to host a weekly read-aloud series. ET: The Gruffalo (Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler) Nothing says a family vacation like an RV, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old, It's looked — and felt — like a whole different world as we've been social distancing and attempting to keep each other safe, See All the Celebs Taking RV Trips This Summer, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, From Empty Streets to Virtual Weddings: What Life Has Looked Like During the Coronavirus Pandemic. Riley Broadcast Center It’s also part of a bigger slate of adult-skewing projects that Obama, alongside former President Barack Obama, are producing exclusively for Netflix. Phone: 248-305-3788 And when I became a parent, I found such joy in sharing the magic of storytelling with my own children—and then later, as First Lady, with kids everywhere," Mrs. Obama said in the press release. A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Apr 17, 2020 at 12:17pm PDT. Looking for more virtual learning opportunities for your kids while they’re away from school? Former first lady Michelle Obama is hosting virtual read-alongs every Monday for the next four weeks. The videos will then remain online, so don’t worry if you can’t tune in on time. Her first book is "The Gruffalo," written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. ET: April 20: "The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, April 27: "There's a Dragon in Your Book" by Tom Fletcher, illustrated by Greg Abbott, May 4: "Miss Maple's Seeds" by Eliza Wheeler, May 11: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle.
Families can tune in to the livestream on, "As a little kid, I loved to read aloud. The segments feature children’s book authors and others in “Read-Aloud” segments and/or video features on new and best-loved children’s books. The segments feature children’s book authors and others in “Read-Aloud” segments and/or video features on new and best-loved children’s books.
We’ve heard the jokes about parents being tired of their kids during COVID-19. Each Monday, Mrs. Obama will choose a different children's book to read live at 12:00 p.m. on the PBS KIDS and Penguin Random House social media pages. Mrs. Obama's weekly PBS Kids reading series was originally slated for a four-week run but was extended earlier this month for two more weeks to run through the end of May. In a statement the former FLOTUS said, “As a little kid, I loved to read aloud. Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. And when I became a parent, I found such joy in sharing the magic of storytelling with my own children—and then later, as First Lady, with kids everywhere," the mother of two said in April when the series was announced. The digital series will livestream on PBS Kids’ Facebook and YouTube channels, and on Penguin Random House’s Facebook page. Michelle Obama & PBS KIDS read aloud Along with Penguin Random House, the Former First Lady is leading a four-episode series that will see her read The Gruffalo, among other books. Stuck in quarantine with the same unshaven, sweatpants-wearing grownups who are either always on Zoom or complaining about how they have to be on Zoom?
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WASHINGTON (SBG) – Michelle Obama is teaming up with PBS for weekly read-alongs for kids to enjoy during the coronavirus outbreak. Your email address will not be published. Michelle Obama read one of her beloved children’s books aloud Monday, livestreaming to hundreds of thousands of people stuck at home. ET.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Fortunately, many celebrities have been there to help, volunteering their time doing virtual readings for children. But it's not until the end of the story when the reader realizes the dog, who's explaining to a young girl how her sandwich was eaten by a wild bear, may just be telling a tall tale to hide the fact that he's the one who ate the girl's sandwich.
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At this time when so many families are under so much stress, I’m excited to give kids a chance to practice their reading and hear some wonderful stories (and to give parents and caretakers a much-needed break).”. —May 4, 12 p.m. Barack Obama was the special guest on Michelle Obama's weekly PBS reading series May 18, 2020 02:30 PM Advertisement. But what about their poor children? Kids need a break from all this, too.
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Part of the Random House’s Read Together, Be Together literacy initiative and PBS KIDS’ read-aloud efforts on digital platforms, the kidcaster will livestream the first episode on April 20 on PBS Kids’ YouTube channel and Facebook page, as well as Penguin Random House’s Facebook page. Additional companion literacy resources are available on pbskidsforparents.org. © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. The former first lady is providing a little relief for all the exhausted families trying to keep their children entertained while working from home. Former first lady Michelle Obama will host a weekly online story time for children beginning Monday, April 20. “You’ve got more tools, technology, and talents than my generation did. First up on the list is "The Gruffalo," written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from CDC, WHO, and local public health departments. Get push notifications with news, features and more. Wixom, MI 48393 “Whether you realize it or not, you’ve got more road maps, more role models, and more resources than the Civil Rights generation did,” President Obama told students in one of his two graduation speeches he made this past weekend. “What do you think happened to the sandwich really?” the former president, 58, asked his wife, 56, after she read "The End" and closed the book. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: Barack and Michelle Obama Read a Children's Book Together at Home for Parents Who Need a Break. Now, another big name is joining in to help both overwhelmed children and parents alike. Below is a list of publishers who has given temporary permissions to create and post read aloud videos, with links to their specific guidelines. Mrs. Obama, who has said her focus is now on inspiring the next generation, will continue the PBS Kids reading series for one more episode next week on May 25. Michelle Obama says, “As a little kid, I loved to read aloud. First published on April 20, 2020 / 11:24 AM. This is just some random content to show the different layouts possible, ™ Kidscreen is a trademark of Brunico Communications Ltd. Site copyright © 1996-2020. Watch the premiere here, on the PBS KIDS or Penguin Random House Facebook page, or the PBS … The virtual story time …