Washoe County Library System

"An adorable nonfiction picture book by Lita Judge about the many ways baby animals engage in play and how play helps them grow"--

Andrew invites friends for a play date, and they learn about sharing. Includes notes for parents.

When Lucy gets a new red wagon she wants to play with it immediately, but first she must use it to bring vegetables home from the market for her mother.

Argues that trying new things and failing at them rewires the brain in positive ways, helps cultivate grit, and inspires joy in the process, not obsession over the destination.

A toddler learns to play hand-clapping games. On board pages. "Helen Oxenbury's delightful board books, featuring her sweet and cuddly babies at play, are back with a whole new look."--

Matthew has many adventures with his toy truck.

Explores how baby animals learn the skills they need to survive through play.

Explores the role and value of play at each stage of a child's development and offers suggestions on the best ideas, toys, and games for each age.

After playing on the slide and swing, riding his bike, and playing basketball and football, Larry has trouble finding the cookie he stashed in his pocket.

Sara is bored, but none of the toys or other objects she gets in trade from other children is quite right for her, until she gets back the piece of chalk she started with and uses it to play with her friends.