Today
LOVE STORIES: Two classic children’s books charmingly adapted for the stage by the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, “Guess How Much I Love You?” and “I Love My Little Storybook” at NYU’s Skirball Center will be better than a bedtime tale. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., $28. LaGuardia Place at Washington Square South; 212-352-3101, nyuskirball.org
BARD FOR BEGINNERS: The perfect play to get kids started on Shakespeare, “As You Like It” — presented by The Acting Company, at the New Victory Theater — makes the comedy even more user-friendly with a jazzy score and colorful costumes. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Today, 2 and 7 p.m.; tomorrow, 3 p.m., $14 to $38. 209 W. 42nd St., between Seventh and Eighth avenues; 646-223-3010, newvictory.org
READ ALL ABOUT IT: Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America Day at the Greenlight Bookstore with “Hats Off to Dr. Seuss,” where kids can hear “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins” and make their own crazy hats to take home. Recommended for ages 3 to 8. 11 a.m., free. 686 Fulton St. at South Portland Avenue, Fort Greene; 718-246-0200, greenlightbookstore.com
TOMORROW
URBAN LEGENDS: Forget barnyard animals — at “City Stomp Live,” Big Apple tots can rock out to tunes about garbage trucks, Coney Island, the subway and more. 2:30 p.m., $13 per person ($10 in advance), $40 per family of 4. Littlefield, 622 DeGraw St., between Third and Fourth avenues, Gowanus; 718-855-3388, littlefieldnyc.com
MAGIC TO DO: Not ready to sit through a full-length musical? “Broadway Playhouse: Stephen Schwartz” at Lincoln Center’s Merkin Concert Hall will introduce kids to the composer’s best-loved tunes with short performances, singalongs, games and more. 11 a.m., $20 per person. 129 W. 67th St., between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue; 212-501-3330, kaufmanmusiccenter.org/mch