Dexter, Missouri - Thumpety thump, thump, thumpety thump, thump, look at Frosty go!!  Everyone knows Frosty The Snowman!! 

The Keller Public Library in Dexter knows how to entertain children of all ages.  Each Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. they have a guest who reads a special book and this week's book was Frosty The Snowman.  Since Dexter received such a generous blanket of snow recently, what a perfect choice it was.

Reita Lebeau who works at the library played her guitar and amused the children as they began to sing songs.  At first the children were a little apprehensive, but as the music played and the parents, grandparents and library staff began to dance and sing, the children commenced.  Singing to the tune of "Frere Jacques" the children sang "Dance Like Snowflakes"!  They even did the "Snowy Pokey" to the tune of "Hokey Pokey" using mittens, boots, scarves and hats.

What fun they had singing, laughing and dancing.  Then a special song was sung very quietly so everyone could get on the mat and listen for the book to be read.  Linda Dowdy, from the Regional Healthcare Foundation, was introduced and began asking the children questions like, "Have you seen any snow?"  "Yes!" the children screamed.  "Did you build a snowman?"  "Yes!" they yelled a little louder.  She said, "We are going to build a snowman!  I need volunteers to help me."  The children volunteered as they were handed mittens, coal, a scarf and a carrot. 

There were adult volunteers as well.  Yvonne Hall, Beth Bischof, and Linda Ulm also from the Regional Healthcare Foundation from just down the street.  This was their first time at story hour and Linda Ulm stated, "I enjoyed watching the little youngsters.  They are so precious."

Gloria Moore brought her grandson, Hudson Moore.  He is two and a half and this was his first time attending story hour.  He listened intently as Linda Dowdy read "Frosty The Snowman".  

It was almost time to go, but there was one more surprise!  Each child was given a "magical" snowman that they could take home and put on the refrigerator.   They ended by walking around the room carrying a large stuffed snowman and singing, "Frosty The Snowman".

Next Tuesday, January 15th at 10:15 a.m., the Keller Library will be hosting a reading of "Snow Friends".  Mary Ann Taylor will be the guest and everyone is welcome to attend.

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