Explore the war that changed the world through a unique storytime experience!
Join us most Tuesdays and Saturdays to spark your child's love of history with WWII-themed children's books plus fun activities and crafts for kids ages 3 to 8.
Storytime is FREE and open to the public! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the program.
For more information about Storytime at the Museum, email the Youth & Family Engagement Specialist at youthprograms@nationalww2museum.org.
August: Working Dogs in World War II
- Featured Book: Major: A Soldier Dog by Trevor Jones
Click here to purchase a copy of this book. - Families will create their own dog crafts!
September: Victory Gardens
- Featured Book: Lily’s Victory Garden by Helen L. Wilbur
- Click here to purchase a copy of this book.
- Families will plant their own seedlings to take home and start their own Victory Gardens!
October: Books Written by WWII Veterans: Halloween Edition
- Featured Book: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown by Charles M. Shulz
- Families will create their own pumpkin suncatchers!
November: Jazz Music in World War II
- Featured Book: Mama Mabel’s All-Gal Big Band Jazz Extravaganza by Annie Sieg
- Families will build their own instruments and start their own band!
December: Christmas in World War II
- Featured Book: The Christmas Doll by Amy Sparkes
- Families will design their own snowflake ornaments!