Washoe County Library System

Fraidy Katie Catz learns to swim with the help of Patsy Polarbear.

Follows a little boy during his day at preschool, from cheerful hellos in circle time, to painting colorful pictures and playing at the water table, to passing out paper cups for snack.

A young girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time. As they climb up and up the path, they see everything from a friendly toad to a prickly porcupine, tall leafy trees to tiny red berries. Anne Rockwell and her daughter, artist Lizzy Rockwell, celebrate a day the little girl will never forget, especially when she reaches the mountains summit. With simple, lyrical text and bright illustrations that jump off the page,...

The children in Mrs. Madoff's class make special Valentine's cards to send to a friend in Japan and to share at their classroom celebration.

While tucking a child into bed, a parent explains the colors and sounds that night brings.

Mrs. Madoff's preschool class learns about Thanksgiving and puts on a play about the origins of the holiday.

A boy visits the classroom where he will attend kindergarten the following fall and finds out what is in store for him.

Mrs. Madoff's students celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by making class presentations about the history of the holiday and Irish traditions and culture.

A mother and child fill a cart at the supermarket with everything from grapes to paper towels, finishing off with some very special items.

A series of riddles that first give descriptions of various flowers and then reveal their names.