Washoe County Library System

Everything is changing around little Hedgie. Would his mommy love him more if he changed too? A heartfelt story about the never-ending love between parent and child.

Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student. August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade...

When Mom has to go out of town, Stanley decides to blast off to outer space. But whos this small martian returning in his place who doesnt follow earthling rules? On the day that Stanleys mom takes a work trip overnight, Stanley decides to leave planet Earth. But when his spaceship touches down again in the backyard, a young martian crawls out, proclaiming to Stanleys dad that residents of Mars dont wash before dinner, eat their vegetables, or brush...

Precious Ramotswe's husband, J.L.B. Matekoni plans to do something special for their adopted daughter, but when his plans hit some snags he's happy to be married to resourceful and understanding Precious.

Seven-year-old Pinkie has mixed feelings about her divorced mother's wedding especially when she learns that her beloved father will be an attending guest.

Delightful rhyming text makes this board book the perfect read aloud to show little ones just how much they are loved.

After her parents treat Tilly to a treasure hunt, they all play hide-and-seek.

Sally is sleepy and ready to go to bed but her parents want her to stay up and play with them.

In two bilingual stories printed back to back, children reflect on how much they resemble their parents.

Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss.