Cozy Storytime: Froodle by Antoinette Portis

Today’s cozy read‑aloud is Froodle — a bright, funny, and wonderfully inventive picture book about creativity, courage, and the joy of trying something new. In a neighborhood where birds always say the same predictable things, one small brown bird decides to shake things up. What follows is a delightful chorus of silliness, originality, and community.

Before recording, I spent a few minutes making an index‑card art project inspired by the book’s expressive characters and playful color contrasts. This small ritual helps me slow down, notice the visual language of the story, and enter the illustrator’s world with intention.

This book is wonderful for:

• Social‑emotional learning — confidence, creativity, self‑expression, courage

• Early literacy — sound play, prediction, rhythm, dialogue

• Visual literacy — character expression, color contrast, movement

• Classroom/library read‑alouds — community, belonging, trying new things

• Cozy storytime moments — laughter, connection, joyful energy

🎥 Watch the full cozy read‑aloud and enjoy this celebration of creativity and voice.