The Valentine Theatre

Story Time

Welcome to StoryTime at the Valentine. This free, virtual educational program was created during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way for all of us to stay connected and learn more about the people in our community. It features local notables reading books they love or which reflect their life's passion. We hope you and your family enjoy StoryTime. Check back often to watch new episodes!

The Valentine Theatre proudly supports the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. To learn how to sign up for free, please click here.

Gina Bellasario's
Let's Meet a Police Officer

Read By: Officer Burna Guy
Grades: K-2

Hannah Elliot's
Lunar New Year

Read By: Ruth Kille
Grades: Pre-K +

Mark Gonzales'
Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter

Read By: Yolanda Melendez
Grades: K-3

Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. Ali's
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

Read By: Aalaa Eldeib
Grades: K-4

Livia Blackburne's
I Dream of Popo

Read By: Ruth Kille
Grades: K-4

John Robert Allman's
American Ballet Theatre "Boys Dance!"

Read By: Michael Lang
Grades: K-4
Reads ABT's "Boys Dance

Janell Cannon's
Stellaluna

Read By: Julie Malkin
Grades: K-4

Rose Blue's
Ron's Big Mission

Read By: Brett Collins
Grades: 2-4

Michelle Knudson's
Library Lion

Read By: Charlene Gilbert
Grades: K-3

James Dean's
Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library

Read By: Jason Kucsma
Grades: Pre K-3

Dr. Seuss'
Oh, The Places You'll Go

Read By: Jim Stengle
Grades: K-5

Joanna Gaines'
The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be

Read By: Lyn Casye
Grades: K-3

Dr. Seuss'
Horton Hatches the Egg

Read By: Tom Palmer
Grades: K-4

Jacquelyn Stagg's
Kindness Starts with You

Read By: Donna Owens
Grades: Pre K-1

Dr. Daniela Owen's
Right Now I am Kind

Read By: Donna Owens
Grades: Pre K-2

Cori Doerrfeld's
The Rabbit Listened

Read By: Anna Toney
Grades: Pre K-2

Dr. Daniela Owen's
Right Now I am Fine

Read By: Tina Wozniak
Grades: Pre K-2

George David Weiss & Bob Thiele's
What A Wonderful World

Read By: Ramona Collins

Eliza Wheeler's
Miss Maple's Seeds

Read By: Ohio's First Lady Fran DeWine
Grades: K-5

Ryan/Selznick's
When Marian Sang

Read By: Eboné Waweru, Toledo Opera Chorus Member
Grades: 1-5

Christopher Myer's
Wings

Read By: Dr. Cecelia Adams, City Council Member
Grades: PreK-3

Myers/Myers
Harlem

Read By: Dom Glover
Grades: 1-8

Lord/Anderson's
Hot Rod Hamster

Read By: Jim White, Former Chair of the Valentine Theatre
Grades: K-2

Erin Kelly's
Be an Expert: Rescue Vehicles

Read By: Mike Bell, Former Mayor of Toledo
Grades: K-2

Tedd Arnold's
Fly Guy Presents: Firefighters

Read By: Mike Bell, Former Mayor of Toledo
Grades: K-2

Dillon and Dillon
If Kids Ruled the World

Read By: Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz
Grades: PreK-5

Burgoine/Weaner/Jex's
Meema the Lemur Becomes a Ballerina

Read By: Nigel Burgoine
Accompaniment: Ballet Theatre of Toledo
Grades: 1-5

Moss/Priceman's
Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin!

Read By: Merwin Siu
Accompaniment: Merwin Siu, Toledo Symphony Orchestra Member
Grades: PreK-3

Ross Burach's
Don't Worry, Bee Happy

Read By: Chris Stack
Grades: PreK-1

Aubre Andrus'
A Visit to the Vet

Read By: Dr. John Dillon
Grades: K-2

D/Amico and D'Amico's
Ella Sets the Stage

Read By: Paul Causman
Grades: PreK-5

Joyce Sidman's
Red Sings from the Treetops

Read By: Clare Gorski
Grades: PreK-2

Rylant/Teague's
Poppleton

Read By: Patrick Boyer
Grades: K-2

Robert Beck's
A Bunny in the Ballet

Read By: Dr. Traci Watkins
Grades: PreK-3