Washoe County Library System

While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for...

When Peke, a pekingese puppy breaks his leg, he fantasizes that he is a pirate in search of buried treasure.

Livi imagines herself as a snake, a gymnast, a rock star, and more as she tries to avoid taking a bath.

Theo is heartbroken when he accidentally lets go of the string on his balloon.

Piggie introduces his reluctant friend, Gerald the elephant, to the wonderful world of pretend.

When Gertie moves in next door with fancy toys and a huge television set, Molly shares lessons she learned from her grandmother about home-made playthings and imagination.

Relates in verse some of the unusual thinks you can think if only you try. A mad outpouring of made-up words, and intriguing ideas. Dr. Seuss celebrates thinking and imagination in his characteristic style of verses and illustrations.

After viewing scary things that might slither, slice, or slide their way out of a creepy black box, the reader is asked to lift the top to reveal its contents.

A young girl gazes out over the horizon, and wonders what lands lie beyond the ocean, and what the people are like who live in those lands.

First Officer Julian Rodriguez, imaginary space warrior, must endure the odious and unhygienic festivities of genetically linked minibrains when members of his extended family visit over the holidays.