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The series, aptly named \"Mondays with Michelle Obama,\" began as a four-week series, running from April 20 to May 11, with her reading one children's book each Monday. The program was recently extended for four more virtual story times, two airing May 18 and two on May 25.

The two books for next week include the Dr. Seuss classic \"Oh, the Places You'll Go!\" and Troy Cummings' \"Can I Be Your Dog?\" -- the latter of which will also include a special guest.

\"Mondays with Michelle Obama\" livestreams on PBS KIDS’ Facebook page and YouTube channel at noon ET as well as on Penguin Random House’s Facebook page.

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