Washoe County Library System

"It's summer in the city, and this hot dog has had enough! Enough of sizzling sidewalks, enough of wailing sirens, enough of people's feet right in his face. When he plops down in the middle of a crosswalk, his owner endeavors to get him the breath of fresh air he needs. She hails a taxi, hops a train, and ferries out to the beach. Here, a pup can run! With fluid art and lyrical text that have the soothing effect of waves on sand, Doug Salati shows...

Sophie listens and watches for the signs of spring--the melting ice, the blue sky--until one day the raindrops come and spring is here.

Explores the sense of taste and the body parts used to produce it as well as its relationship to smell.

"Somewhere in the world the world so far the world so wide someone is the youngest person alive. What will be the first sights they see? Sun and moon and sky the love in someones eye? From the magic of a babys first sights and sounds to a wish for a far-off day, evocative text and gorgeous illustrations are imbued with the tenderness felt between parents and child. A perfect gift for new mothers and fathers and anyone who cherishes those unforgettable...

A young child uses mindfulness and an awareness of their five senses to stay grounded while experiencing difficult emotions and bad days. In her debut picture book, the mega-bestselling author of the young adult Matched series introduces children to mindfulness and being grounded in the present. "A gentle child's-eye view of mindfulness." —Kirkus Reviews Everyone experiences a wide range of emotions, and some of them are not easy to handle. Bestselling...