“Only one thing could be so smart, so kind, so warm, and so brave.”

Join a big chicken as they discover who they are then head to our website today to make your own paper plate chicken with us!

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Check back every Monday this summer for a new read aloud with NYCCT Teaching Artist Kim. You’ll learn some new words in American Sign Language and get instructions on a simple craft you can do at home!

“We’ll start in the jungle where the tall trees grow and the monkeys swing from vine to vine. Wait a minute. That’s not a monkey. That looks like…”

See what happens in our story and then head to our website today to make your own popsicle tiger with us!
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Check back every Monday this summer for a new read aloud with NYCCT Teaching Artist Kim. You’ll learn some new words in American Sign Language and get instructions on a simple craft you can do at home!

“He told stories about life on the island. The whale was an excellent listener.”

Join Kim to find out what happens when Noi finds a whale washed up on the beach after a storm - then head to our website and make your own whale!

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Check back every Monday this summer for a new read aloud with NYCCT Teaching Artist Kim. You’ll learn some new words in American Sign Language and get instructions on a simple craft you can do at home!

“One of his hobbies was collecting pebbles of unusual shape and color. On a rainy Saturday during vacation he found quite an extraordinary one.”

See what happens in the story and then head to our website to make your very own magic pebble! https://www.nycchildrenstheater.org/tag/summer-of-stories/

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What does family look like to you?

That's the question we're exploring as we read A Family is a Family is a Family by Sara O'Leary!

In our new family musical, Dory Fantasmagory, Dory's family has a mom, dad, a son, and two daughters - but every family looks different!

Watch as Caitlyn reads the book A Family is a Family is a Family and explores all types of families!

Do like...you!

Little siblings like to be just like their big siblings - and our main character wants to do like Kyla! Today, read the story and do things in your own special way with Eric!

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What happens after the snow falls?

We know that things above the snow are fresh and white, but what happens under the snow? Today, read part of the story and explore the kingdom under the snow with Zeynep!

Join us throughout December for winter-themed books and theater activities led by NYCCT Teaching Artists Adam, Bekah, Eric, Sindy, and Zeynep.

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Close your eyes and make a wish!

Charles and Boggan are on a mission to travel through the snow to find The Wish Tree! Today, read the story and make a winter wish with Bekah!

Join us throughout December for winter-themed books and theater activities led by NYCCT Teaching Artists Adam, Bekah, Eric, Sindy, and Zeynep.

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What’s your favorite thing to do in the snow?

Peter puts on his snowsuit and takes a walk through the first snowfall of the season! Today, read part of the story and learn a snowy day dance with Bekah!

Join us throughout December for winter-themed books and theater activities led by NYCCT Teaching Artists Adam, Bekah, Eric, Sindy, and Zeynep.

Visit NYCCT's Creative Clubhouse Stories for more videos like this one and learn more about our live storytime class: https://www.nycchildrenstheater.org/creative-clubhouse/stories/

La-di-da-di-da-di-daaaaaa! Whishhhh... What's your winter song?

When Charles and Boggan head off on an adventure to find the wish tree, they sing their favorite songs along the way. Today, read part of the story, sing a song, and talk about kindness with Adam!

Join us throughout December for winter-themed books and theater activities led by NYCCT Teaching Artists Adam, Bekah, Eric, Sindy, and Zeynep.

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It’s the first day of school in New York City, and we’re wishing all of our city’s students, families, teachers, principals, and school staff a wonderful first day of school!

To celebrate, join NYCCT Teaching Artist Caitlyn for a read aloud of one of our favorite back to school stories: Hello Goodbye Dog!
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Gerald just wants to dance but as a giraffe, it’s hard! But with a little encouragement, Gerald learns anything is possible. Join NYCCT Teaching Artist Mackenzie to read the book and act out animals!

Grownups - Giraffes Can’t Dance teaches young readers about confidence and new friendships.

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When Omu makes her delicious stew everyone wants some! And Omu graciously shares. But what happens when there’s none left for her? Join Miranda, NYCCT’s former Arts Administration Apprentice, to read the book today.

Grownups - Thank You, Omu teaches young readers about community and sharing.

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Bear finds a lost stuffed bunny and is determined to bring the bunny home. But Bear quickly becomes attached to the bunny so what happens when they find the bunny's owner? Join NYCCT Teaching Artist Kim to read the book and learn some new words in ASL.

Grownups - Found teaches young readers about love and friendship.

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Our main character is ready to say farewell to Floppy, their bunny best friend - or are they? Join NYCCT Teaching Artist Kim to read the book and learn some new words in ASL.

Grownups - Farewell Floppy teaches young readers about the power of unlikely friendships.

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When Julian sees mermaids on the subway, he’s excited to go home and make his own mermaid costume! But will Abuela think of the mess and the way Julian is expressing himself? Join NYCCT Teaching Artist Kasia to read the book and make your own mermaid crown!

Grownups - Julian is a Mermaid celebrates individuality and teaches young readers to be true to themselves.

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Mia and her Abuela have a hard time communicating until Mia has a brilliant idea - to get a special friend that can help them talk to each other! Join NYCCT Teaching Artist Kim to read the book and learn some new words in ASL.

Grownups - Mango, Abuela, and Me teaches young readers about learning new things and family bonds.

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Meet a young girl who gets a little overwhelmed by things going on around her. When that happens, she knows just what will make her feel better: yoga! Join NYCCT Teaching Artist Jackie to read the book and learn some movement and yoga.

Grownups - I Am Yoga is an introduction to yoga for young readers and teaches about creativity and self-expression.

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All our friend Escargot wants to enjoy a nice salad - but there’s carrots in it...and Escargot does not like carrots! What’s a snail to do? Join NYCCT Teaching Artist Kim to read the book and learn some new words in ASL.

Grownups - Escargot teaches young readers about perseverance and trying new things.

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Once a year, on her birthday, Madame Chapeau ventures out in her favorite bonnet to dinner. This time, a crow snatches her hat and flies away. She tries on different hats, but they just don’t feel right. What will Madame Chapeau do? Join Miranda, NYCCT’s former Arts Administration Apprentice, to read the book today.

Grownups - Happy Birthday Madame Chapeau teaches young readers about community, being themselves, and friendship.

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Meet Kameeka - a young girl who is competing in a hula hoopin’ competition with her friends! It isn’t long before everyone - young and old - is joining in! Join Kasia to read the book, learn how to hula hoop, explore a story mountain, and more! Check out the full video on our IGTV or in the link in our bio!

Grownups - The Hula Hoopin’ Queen shows an inter-generational family and teaches the importance of staying young at heart!

Join New York City Children’s Theater as we celebrate the power of stories all summer long! Visit us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a new read aloud video.

Ooko is a quirky, funny book that follows a fox who is a little bit lonely as he tries to fit in and make new friends. Read the book with NYCCT Teaching Artist Mackenzie and play games today!

Grownups - Ooko teaches little ones about friendship and being true to yourself.

Join New York City Children’s Theater as we celebrate the power of stories all summer long! Visit us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a new activity - read aloud videos, prompts to create your own story, crafts inspired by some of our favorite children’s books, and more.

How do you feel today?

In today’s whimsical story, our main character finds herself feeling many things - silly, cranky, sad, excited, and more! Read the book with NYCCT Teaching Artist Carrie then learn some acting games to help you explore your emotions!

Grownups - Today I Feel Silly teaches your little ones about their emotions and different moods!

Join New York City Children’s Theater as we celebrate the power of stories all summer long! Visit us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a new activity - read aloud videos, prompts to create your own story, crafts inspired by some of our favorite children’s books, and more.

Have you ever seen a shark at your local pool? Lottie is nervous to get in the water at her local pool. She’s sure there’s a shark in the water! Soon, a special friend shows up to show Lottie that the water isn’t so scary after all. Read the book with NYCCT Teaching Artist Kalle then make a book and your own story!



Grownups - Lottie & Walter will teach your little one about bravery and the importance of friendship.



Join New York City Children’s Theater as we celebrate the power of stories all summer long! Visit us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a new activity - read aloud videos, prompts to create your own story, crafts inspired by some of our favorite children’s books, and more.

NYCCT’s Summer of Stories continues this week with Ribbit!

Ribbit! tells the story of a group of frogs that are perplexed when a pig joins them and says “Ribbit!” Is the pig mocking them or is there something else going on? NYCCT Teaching Artist Kim is going to read you the story and teach you how to say some of the words from the book in American Sign Language (ASL)!

Grownups - Ribbit! is a delightful book with an important message about friendship!

Join New York City Children’s Theater as we celebrate the power of stories all summer long! Visit us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a new activity - read aloud videos, prompts to create your own story, crafts inspired by some of our favorite children’s books, and more.

It’s a bird… It’s a plane… It’s...one of our favorite books: Lucia the Luchadora!

Lucia the Luchadora tells the story of a young girl who loves to pretend to be a superhero, but is told that girls can’t be superheroes. However, a family secret just might change that... Read the book with NYCCT Teaching Artist Kasia then play theater games to create your own character!

Grownups - Lucia the Luchadora is an empowering story that teaches little ones they can be anything and the importance of intergenerational relationships!

Join New York City Children’s Theater as we celebrate the power of stories all summer long! Visit us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a new activity - read aloud videos, prompts to create your own story, crafts inspired by some of our favorite children’s books, and more.

Summer of Stories continues with A Bike Like Sergio’s

A Bike Like Sergio’s follows a young boy who finds some money on the floor. Finders keepers, right? Soon, Sergio realizes it’s not that simple! Join NYCCT Teaching Artist Sam to read the book and play some games!

Grownups - A Bike Like Sergio’s explores responsible decision-making through a relatable story.

Join New York City Children’s Theater as we celebrate the power of stories all summer long! Visit us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a new activity - read aloud videos, prompts to create your own story, crafts inspired by some of our favorite children’s books, and more.

Up next in NYCCT’s Summer of Stories series? Maybe Something Beautiful!

Maybe Something Beautiful is a colorful book about a little girl who transforms her neighborhood through her art! Former NYCCT Arts Admin Apprentice Miranda is going to read you the story today!

Grownups - Maybe Something Beautiful tells the story of the importance of art and community!

Join New York City Children’s Theater as we celebrate the power of stories all summer long! Visit us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a new activity - read aloud videos, prompts to create your own story, crafts inspired by some of our favorite children’s books, and more.

Today’s story is Trombone Shorty!

Trombone Shorty is a beautiful book that follows the journey of Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, an American musician, producer, actor and philanthropist from New Orleans. Learn about how he made his dream come true with hard work! NYCCT Teaching Artist Rae is going to read you the story and have you interact with her as well!

Grownups - this fun book is an aspirational story that celebrates the cultural history of New Orleans and music!

Join New York City Children’s Theater as we celebrate the power of stories all summer long! Visit us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a new activity - read aloud videos, prompts to create your own story, crafts inspired by some of our favorite children’s books, and more.

Welcome to NYCCT’s Summer of Stories! We’re kicking things off with one of our favorite books - Dragons Love Tacos!

Dragons Love Tacos is a fun, funny book with colorful illustrations all about...dragons who love tacos! But what happens when they find the spicy salsa? NYCCT Teaching Artist Kim is going to read you the story and teach you how to say some of the words from the book in American Sign Language (ASL)!

Grownups - Dragons Love Tacos will show your little one how imaginative and whimsical the world of books can be!

Join New York City Children’s Theater as we celebrate the power of stories all summer long! Visit us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for a new activity - read aloud videos, prompts to create your own story, crafts inspired by some of our favorite children’s books, and more.