August Days:

August 19

Sing a Song

Mother Goose Time!
Ring around the Rosy

Ring around the rosy,
Pocket full of posies,
Ashes! Ashes!
We all fall down!

Watch

Be a Friend – Emily Arrow

Try This

Read a book and ask your child to imagine what would have happened if the characters in the story made different choices.

Read a Book

Here are some book recommendations for today. Check out the picture book collection at your local library, where there are lots of books to choose from! Find nearby libraries.

The Adventures of Beekle the Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat
We Forgot Brock! by Carter Goodrich

Explore More

See the August Activity Calendar for many more fun, educational activities you and your child can do anytime!

10 Picture Books that Celebrate Imaginary Friends
Pretend Friends
Understanding your child's imaginary friends

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