A Flea Story | A Gentle Tale About Curiosity, Friendship & Seeing the World by Leo Lionni

Settle in for a quiet, reflective read‑aloud of A Flea Story — Leo Lionni’s warm, whimsical picture book about curiosity, friendship, and discovering the world through someone else’s eyes. With its soft textures, playful shapes, and gentle pacing, this story invites children to slow down, notice details, and wonder about the small, surprising connections that shape our lives. Today we follow two little fleas who set out on a journey — one eager to explore, the other content to stay close to home. Through Lionni’s signature collage textures and expressive simplicity, the story becomes a tender meditation on adventure, companionship, and the joy of seeing the world together. Each Read Along With Scott video begins with a small index‑card art ritual. Today’s collage is inspired by Lionni’s delicate lines, tiny characters, and the imaginative scale shifts that make this book so visually delightful. This ritual helps young readers settle their attention, breathe, and enter the visual world of the story. A Flea Story is a beautiful starting point for conversations about curiosity, friendship, and the ways we explore the world — both big and small. This story works beautifully for: • Social‑emotional learning — curiosity, friendship, courage • Early literacy — prediction, sequencing, character motivation • Visual literacy — scale, texture, pattern • Classroom/library read‑alouds — exploration, relationships, perspective • Cozy storytime moments — calm, wonder, gentle humor Thank you for joining me for this warm, reflective storytime. Subscribe for more comforting read‑alouds. #ReadAlongWithScott #Storytime #ReadAloud #KidLit #LeoLionni