Washoe County Library System

A literal-minded housekeeper causes a ruckus in the household when she attempts to make sense of some instructions.

When Zack soaks his new alligator keychain in water, it grows into a full-sized and fun-loving alligator.

Wilbur is scared about moving to the Zuckerman farm, but makes a friend after he arrives.

Amelia Bedelia finds a stray kitten and tries, in her literal-minded way, to take good care of it.

"No one loves horses more than Meg. She has pony books, pony toys, and even a pony rug! But Meg lives in the big city and has never been around real ponies before. Then her family moves to the country, and on her first day of school, Meg makes a new friend--a friend who lives on a horse farm! Beginning readers will cheer as Meg meets, feeds, and grooms her very first horses. A sweet story of friendship and big ideas, this is the perfect book for horse...

Marley's family takes extra care in getting their blue-ribbon pumpkin to the fair, but with a dog like Marley around, being careful isn't always enough.

When things change around the house after her baby sister is born, Frances decides to run away--but not too far.

When Stanley's fire safety poster wins a contest, he gets to visit a firehouse, where he climbs onto a real fire truck, slides down the fire pole, and helps out in a real emergency.

Marley barks all day long, but when something important happens, he is worried his family will not pay attention to his warning.

Amelia Bedelia helps with the school newspaper -- to rave reviews.