Washoe County Library System

A mother tigress raises two cubs and teaches them all they need to know until they are ready to rely on themselves.

When Gracie discovers that her kitten is missing from their lighthouse home, she goes out into a terrible storm to rescue him.

When the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami separates a young African hippopotamus from his mother, he finds a new snuggle partner in Mzee the giant tortoise. Based on a true story.

"A rhyming picture book about the loving parent-child relationship in animal and human families"--

Little Mist, a young snow leopard, is filled with wonder when his mother introduces him to the world for the first time.

A baby loon, afraid that his mother will not return, sets out on his own to find his way across a stormy lake to their home in the great north woods.

Throughout the animal kingdom and within snug houses, fathers express love for their children in their own unique ways. Includes facts about the animals featured.

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text follow a colony of Emperor penguins as they emerge from the sea, find mates, care for their eggs, and are reunited when chicks have hatched. Includes author's note about Emperor penguins and challenges threatening the species.

With help from Mama Penguin, Little Penguin finds the courage to leave the safety of her feet to make new friends and play. "Little Penguin goes on an adventure on the Antarctic ice, but mama is always close by her chick. Like any toddler, Little Penguin loves to explore and try new things. Playtime is filled with fun and a few tumbles, but mama helps dust Little Penguin off and get back to the business of play. Nature is a perfect playground! ...

Miss Dana's class observes two blue jays as they make their nest, have babies, and teach them to fly. Includes information on the physical characteristics and behavior of blue jays.