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just and joyful world

A parent-led storytime and playdate bringing local families together through children’s books that celebrate diversity, acceptance, and empathy, followed by music, movement, and open Mega Blok play. Ages 0-5. Suggested donation: $5–$25 (or any amount meaningful to you) to the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund of Minnesota.

The cover image comes from one of the books we will be reading: Too Many Mangos: A Story about Sharing by Tammy Paikai.

Here’s our story time lineup for March 8th:

 by Tammy Paikai is a children's book about siblings Kama and Nani who learn the joy of generosity after picking an abundance of mangoes from their grandpa's tree.

 by Ruby Amy Thompson is a children's picture book about two opposite friends, a strong Rock and a soft Roll, who discover they have more in common than they think, celebrating friendship, teamwork, and overcoming first impressions.

 by Julie Merberg is a board book for toddlers that introduces young children to historical activists and protest movements through simple, rhyming text and colorful illustrations, allowing them to join in by shouting "NO, NO!".

Storytime For A Just And Joyful World