Programs for 2024-2025 Jo Ho, Storyteller

SEPTEMBER 2024- AUGUST 2025

SEPTEMBER - "BE COOL AT SCHOOL!"

In these playful and teaching tales, wee ones learn how to be “cool” at school.  Stories about using manners, waiting your turn, tidying up, and listening to others when they are speaking will keep the classroom at the perfect temperature. R-E-S-P-E-C-T—find out how cool it can be! 

OCTOBER - "WHO GIVES A HOOT?"

Owls do, of course!  Venture into the evening for wondrous stories of this nocturnal creature that also screeches, hisses, and screams.  But BE AWARE--there will be nothing but giggles and hoots for hearkening ears in this owling outing.

NOVEMBER - “THANK YOU COMMUNITY HELPERS!” 

World Kindness Day is celebrated on November 13 this year and gives us an opportunity to talk about good deeds. Our services with a smile folks are given a big thank you in these factual and fun stories of community helpers. Tales and catchy tunes of fire fighters, police, doctors and nurses, teachers, and mail carriers take the children through a day full of people helping people. 

DECEMBER - “O CHRISTMAS TREE” 
Dressed in “fir” from head to toe, Jo shares delightful stories of the Christmas tree and the joy it brings to people everywhere.  She’ll invite the children to help “decorate” as the tales unfold.

JANUARY - “SOCK IT TO ME AND MORE!”
It’s officially winter and time to bring out the “keep me warm” footwear, mittens, and scarves—THE WINTER WOOLIES!  In this “frosty weather” storytelling program, Jo spins hilarious stories of winter gear guaranteed to keep those fingers and toes comfy plus tickle your funny bone too.  Wear your favorite pair of socks! 

FEBRUARY - "BABY BEAR, BABY BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SENSE?" 

Join Baby Bear and Jo with stories and songs in this highly interactive program designed to enhance an awareness of the precious gifts of sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing.  Through the adventures of Baby Bear, children discover how their senses play an important role in their daily lives.  

MARCH - “LET’S GO FLY A KITE!”
Yes, even inside, we can go up to the highest heights with the simplest to the most ornate of these tethered aircraft gadgets. Children will soar with delight in the stories of how kites were invented; the diversity of kite designs from around the world, and learn kite-flying safety rules too. Ride the spring breeze—my kite and me!

APRIL - “POETRY IN MOTION”
Engage a child’s imagination in this rhythmic and rhyming program celebrating National Poetry Month. Jo presents a very fresh and funny approach to poetry as she invites the kiddos to chime in and move to the beat of words with pizzazz!

MAY - “CRAZY HAIR DAY!”
Need a new hairdo to end the school year or to head into summer? How about shaggy like a yak, or sleek like a seal, or spiked like a porcupine? Whatever your style, come with your creative coiffure and hear some ditties of creatures with unique tresses.

JUNE - “WE’RE GOING ON A BEACH TREASURE HUNT”
It’s the perfect time of year for an imaginative beach scavenger hunt.  We’ll fill our buckets with shells, unique rocks, and a bit of seaweed to decorate our sandcastles as we dip into a fun collection of tales from the water’s edge.

JULY - “JUNGLE TALES"

Roar with the lions, swing with the monkeys, stomp with the elephants, and pounce with the tigers in exciting tales about tails.  Jo presents an upbeat rhythmic romp with clever stories about kids’ favorite animals of the wild.  The tales teach valuable lessons with loads of lively participation. 

AUGUST - “BLUE RIBBONS AT THE COUNTY FAIR”

Time to head to a county fair before summer comes to an end! Listeners will get some “blue ribbon bests” in these award winning yarns about pigs, quilts, and homemade jams. Oink, stitch, and yum!

Other Popular Seasonal Programs Also Available Anytime

Dragon Tales
Witty winged tales of these imaginative childhood companions.

Pizza and PJ's 
A yummy and cozy combo of PJ and Pizza stories.  

PJ’s and Plushables

Pajama storytelling party with soft plush toys.

My Snowman is Smiling
Wintery fun stories of that wonderful winter friend—the Snowman.

I Scream For Ice Cream

The invention and stories of this tasty treat.

Dancing With Bugs
Wiggle, buzz, spin, and shimmy with grasshopper, bees, and more!

Winter Jamboree
Wonderland of snow, ice, hibernating animals and more.

Let's Go On A Tree Hunt
Coniferous or Deciduous? A delightful all about trees storytime. 

Alaskan Adventure
Winter journey to the land of Eskimos, katmai bear, and dog sleds.

Camping Trip
A belly full of laughter around the campfire—silly and not so scary tales.

Australian Adventure
Travel down under for tales of kangaroo, koala, and crocodile. 

Spring Puddles
Rain, puddles, and mud!  Kid-fun spring tales.

Rocks!
Gemstone stories of kids' favorite treasure. 

Hiking Across the USA
Folktales from each region.

Grandparents Day
Special stories celebrating grandparents and their grandkids.

There's a Monster Under My Bed
Calming tales for bedtime.  

Be A C.H.E.R.U.B.” (A Child Helping Earth Remain Utterly Beautiful)
Celebrate Earth Day in this extraordinary “going green” storytelling program. 

Cuddle With Teddy
Snuggle up with your Teddy Bear for delightful stories of Little Bear, Baby Bear, and Polar Bear.

Groundhog Steps Out
Silly tales of lovable groundhog and her furry pals.

Hopping Along With Rabbits
Tales of famous rabbits!

Unscary Scarecrows
Fun in the fields to celebrate Fall.

Wacky Inventions
Stories of wacky and wild inventions that are perfect for inquisitive little minds! 

A Visit To Farmer’s Market
Sit  a spell with Mrs. Green Beans and her persimmons, kumquats, kale and more as she welcomes you to her unique green-thumb grocery stand.  

Reindeer Christmas
Join Rudolph (alias Jo Ho) and her reindeer pals on a holly jolly sleigh ride this holiday season. 

Hula in Hawaii

Tales that teach aloha and how to hula too!  

Me Like Cookies
Delicious tales of one of our favorite snacks!

Wild About Bears

Stories about the eight species of bears from around the world.