Michelle Obama is hosting a weekly story time for kids during the coronavirus pandemic

For all the parents trying to keep their children entertained during the coronavirus pandemic, Michelle Obama has got you covered.

Michelle Obama story time 

Former first lady Michelle Obama announced that she is teaming up with PBS Kids and Penguin Random House to host a weekly read-aloud series called Story Time.

For four weeks starting on April 20, Obama will read from one of her favorite children’s books in an event called “Mondays with Michelle Obama.” 

Families can tune in to the livestream on PBS Kids’ Facebook page and YouTube channel, or the Penguin Random House Facebook page.

“As a little kid, I loved to read aloud. And when I became a parent, I found such joy in sharing the magic of storytelling with my own children — and then later, as First Lady, with kids everywhere,” Obama said in a statement.

“At this time when so many families are under so much stress, I’m excited to give kids a chance to practice their reading and hear some wonderful stories (and to give parents and caretakers a much-needed break).”

I’m thrilled to share some of my favorite children’s books and give kids an opportunity to practice their reading (while giving families a much-needed break!).

Join me, @PBSKIDS, and @penguinrandom for read-alongs on Mondays at 12pm ET on @PBSKIDS Facebook and YouTube! https://t.co/839isAWKSt

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) April 17, 2020

Schedule 

Here’s the full schedule for the series, with each event beginning at 12 p.m. ET:
April 20: “The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
April 27: “There’s a Dragon in Your Book” by Tom Fletcher, illustrated by Greg Abbott
May 4: “Miss Maple’s Seeds” by Eliza Wheeler
May 11: “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle