Washoe County Library System

A child share their experiences living with a bipolar mother, including the times when their mother is a wonderful parent, when she is embarassing, and when she needs help from specially trained people. "Living with Mom is a bit like a roller coaster ride. At times, she is excited and full of energy, but at others, she is tired and withdrawn. But she's always my mom, and we're sharing the ride. For children who grow up in the care of a parent who...

"Celebrate Mom's special day with this inspirational Berenstain Bears gift book—it's perfect for the Mama Bear in your life! Show Mom just how much she means with this sweet and special Berenstain Bears gift book. With fun, colorful illustrations and simple words of wisdom, this charming keepsake is a great way to show parents, grandparents, soon-to-be mothers, aunts, friends, or whomever you call "Mom" just how much you care".--

"Bluey wants to play Mum School instead of taking her bath. But when Bluey's balloon kids go out of control, Bluey doesn't know what to do! Will Bluey figure out what they need before bathtime?"-- "Play Mum School with Bluey in this fun storybook! Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Bluey wants to play Mum School instead of taking her bath. But when Bluey's balloon kids go out of control, Bluey doesn't know what...

Hilarious, heartbreaking, and sneaky suspenseful, Just Do This One Thing for Me is a timely novel about a rule-following daughter trying to hold her family together after her scammer mother disappears. “Just do this one thing for me.” Drew's mother says it more often than good morning. Heidi Hill has been juggling shady side hustles for all of Drew’s seventeen years, and Drew knows that “one thing” really means all the necessary things...

"The twelve-year-old daughter of La Llorona vows to free her mother and reverse the curses that have plagued the magical town of Tres Leches"-- "The twelve-year-old daughter of La Llorona vows to free her mother and reverse the curses that have plagued the magical town of Tres Leches in this delightfully sweet and spellbinding adventure by beloved author Diana López. When Felice learns that she’s the daughter of La Llorona, she catches a...

"From the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series and Five Survive comes a gripping mystery thriller following one teen's search for the truth about her mother's shocking disappearance—and even more shocking reappearance—during the filming of a true crime documentary. Lights. Camera. Lies. Eighteen-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom's mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years...

A child ponders the many problems that mothers must deal with in the course of a normal day. "There are lots of things that regular people can do, but moms can't. Moms can't wait to wake kids up in the morning. When they watch movies, they need protection from the scary parts, and they can't sit very long without someone on their lap. Moms also can't let go of a hug without a kiss. Or two. Or nine. No wonder they need someone to look after them,...

The How to Catch Kids try to trap the Mamasaurus, a one-of-a-kind creature whose love, kindness, and awesomeness have no limits. ''The newest adventure in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series — do YOU have what it takes to catch the most special creature yet? The How to Catch Kids are at it again! This time, they're trying to trap the Mamasaurus — a wonderful creature like no other with strong spirit and a kind heart!...

Ziggy's mother disappeared ten years ago, one of the many Native women who have mysteriously gone missing, and Ziggy believes a secret cave may hold the key--so with his sister, Moon, and friends Alice and Corso, he sets out to find the cave and solve themystery of his family's origins. "From National Book Award finalist Brandon Hobson, a kaleidoscopic middle-grade adventure that mixes the anxieties, friendships, and wonders of a Cherokee boy's life...