Washoe County Library System

A young boy describes himself as "loud as a lion," "quiet as a clam," "tough as a rhino," and "gentle as a lamb."

Introduces creatures of the air and sea that shared the earth with dinosaurs.

Describes various dinosaurs and their present-day counterparts, such as the alligator.

A group of animals is terrified at the prospect of being sat upon by the imposing Fat Cat, until the mouse comes up with a solution that satisfies everyone. Everyone in this bumbling animal gang (understandably) hopes that Fat Cat will sit on someone else! Leave it to Mouse to come up with a brilliant solution that satisfies everyone, even Fat Cat himself.

When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it. "Kitten's First Full Moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today. This memorable character and her suspenseful adventure are just right for the very youngest child. It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the...

Presents the names of animal babies, parents, and groups, for example, a baby kangaroo is a joey, its mother is a flyer, its father is a boomer, and a group of kangaroos is a troop, mob, or herd. On board pages. "Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? answers curious kids who wonder whether lions, bears, and monkeys have mothers, too. Bright collage illustrations and simple text reinforce the theme that everyone has a mother, and every mother loves...

Describes animal babies found in the ocean, including young dolphins, moon jellies, and seahorses.

Members of a large group of animals, including a penguin, two rabbits, and a koala, disappear at an alarming rate but the hungry lion remains.

The bad guys are out to save the world, but to do so, they must borrow a rocket, deal with nastiness inside a space suit, and handle some noxious gas.

King Viking unleashes his biggest evil plan yet in the latest installment of this USA Today bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! King Viking has...