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Kids' Storytime at the Marston
May/June 2023
Introducing Storytime at the Marston, the perfect Monday morning activity for families with young children! The Marstons were a family of avid readers and now SOHO is continuing their tradition with our youngest museum guests.
Beginning May 8, 2023, join us each Monday through July 2023 at 11:30am under the big oak tree for a 30-minute program of fun and educational storytelling about history and historic places. We invite children ages 2-5, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Storytime at the Marston is FREE and open to the public, thanks in part to support from the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. Donations are welcome.
SOHO staff and guest readers will take you on a journey through classic books such as A House in the Woods by Inga Moore and Saving the Countryside - The Story of Beatrix Potter by Linda Elovitz Marshal. See more titles at the end of this article.
Don't miss out on this special opportunity to learn about historic homes and families, and create lasting memories with your little ones. See you at the Marston beginning Monday, May 8, and Mondays through July! (No Storytime on Memorial Day, May 29)
Storytime details
- Every Monday through July, 11:30am-noon, weather permitting. (No program on Memorial Day, May 29)
- Ages 2-5
- Space is limited. Attendees must register in advance
- Event takes place in an open garden area without reliable shade. Please bring sun protection.
- Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on our beautiful museum grounds, but please do so only after Storytime.
- Storytime at the Marston is FREE and open to the public, thanks in part to support from the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. Donations are welcome.
Tips and guidelines
We understand that children can be unpredictable, so here are some tips and guidelines to ensure a successful experience for all. Please remember: This is not a drop-off program, and children attending Storytime at the Marson must be accompanied by an adult. If your child is crying or having a difficult time, we ask that you take them aside so as not to disturb the others.
Cell phones are fine for taking pictures during Storytime, but not for talking or texting. Please enjoy your food after Storytime and take all refuse with you.
Due to inclement weather, the program may be canceled without advance notice. To confirm on the day of the event if the weather looks questionable, please call (619) 297-9327 or contact us at SOHOsandiego@aol.com
Books to be read in our Storytime series
- A House that Once Was by Julie Fogliano and illustrated by Lane Smith. This poetic story follows two children who discover an abandoned house and wonder about all the stories hidden inside. Through beautiful illustrations and emotional writing, this story sparks care and curiosity for old places.
- The Gardener by Sarah Stewart. Little Lydia Grace shows her love for her gruff uncle through her ex-traordinary talent for growing things. The story provides a great lesson for children that giving time and talent can be more powerful than money.
- The Library by Sarah Stewart. This story is about a reader/collector who left her books to the town to provide a free library.
- A House in the Woods by Inga Moore. Four forest friends decide to live together in one big house after their individual homes are ruined.
- The Blue House by Phoebe Wahl. Leo and his dad love their blue house, despite its flaws. Astute read-ers will notice clues in the illustrations that the neighborhood is changing.
- Noticing by Kobi Yamada. This story encourages readers to notice the little things, the grand big things, the imaginary, and sometimes, hidden things. It's also a tale about embracing what's possible.
- Hundred Year Barn by Patricia MacLachlan. A grand red barn that has stood for one hundred years becomes a symbol of peace, stability, caring, and community.
- Saving the Countryside - The Story of Beatrix Potter by Linda Elovitz Marshal. The beloved author and art-ist bought acres and acres of land and farms to prevent the development of the English countryside that both she and Peter Rabbit so cherished. Because of her efforts, huge swaths of open land has been preserved, just as she left it. This beautiful picture book shines a light on Potter's lesser-known history and her desire to serve the greater good.
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