Washoe County Library System

This variation of the nursery rhyme features a chaotic household of children and pets who live in a shoe, and who know how to repair broken furniture, remake work clothing, and reuse and recycle.

A baby bird is hatched while his mother is away. Fallen from his nest, he sets out to look for her and asks everyone he meets -- including a dog, a cow, and a plane -- "Are you my mother?" Never having seen his mother, a baby bird makes humorous mistakes trying to find her.

A child lists things a mommy does, such as chasing monsters away, that show she is magic, even if she does not have a wand or magic hat.

From her knowledge of when to change a diaper and how to make popsicles to her skills in driving a delivery truck and dancing the polka, a child sings the praises of a special family member.

Six little penguins named after flowers and plants decide to paint a beautiful picture on the ice for their mother--and end up with paint all over themselves.

A young monster describes all the things its mother does to show she loves it.

A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him. 'A little bunny keeps running away from his mother in this imaginary game of hide-and-seek. Children will be profoundly comforted by this lovingly steadfast mother who finds her child every time. The Runaway Bunny, first published in 1942 and never out of print, has indeed become a classic. Generations of readers have fallen in love with...

Because their mother seems too busy preparing for company, Christopher and Robbie cook up the idea of a Mom pie to serve as her surrogate.

A little girl explains how she does not always fit her nickname, little mouse, but it is perfect for when she is cuddling with her mother.

When Alexander asks his mother questions, they use their imaginations to play together.