Working children’s activities into a packed schedule can be tough, but at StoryTime By Design, 45 minutes is all it takes to start your child on the road to a lifetime appreciation of literature. At StoryTime By Design, children 6 months to 5 years spend the time listening to tales of classic and new works of fiction. Endorsed by the producers of So Smart!, winner of more than 30 national parenting awards, the stories shared come from exciting and upcoming authors in children’s literature. Advised by highly accredited educational experts and pediatricians, the curriculum incorporates educational activities such as development of fine motor skills, color and letter recognition, counting numbers and socialization skills through the stories of each book. By using visual aides, music and various teaching components, children experience the joy of storytelling and take home unique language, speech and pre-reading comprehension skills. Puppetry, dramatic play, music and art, as well as author visits and readings are all part of the innovative experience at StoryTime By Design. In addition, valuable socialization skills necessary for ongoing school success are also stressed. StoryTime By Design also offers special Fancy Nancy and Pinkalicious birthday parties as well as superhero-themed parties. Call or visit StoryTime By Design’s Web site to learn more.