Washoe County Library System

Rhyming text celebrates the joys of spring for a young boy.

Miss Lollipop picks up a cast of colorful animal characters, from a duck to a hippopotamus, in her little blue truck, and takes them for a drive.

Presents a rhyming imitation of all the sights and sounds of the neighborhood on trash day. Watching from their bedroom window, two pigs delight in all the excitement and noise below as burly garbage men gather, smash, trash, and bang their way down the street while throwing refuse of all shapes and sizes from the side of the road into their noisy truck.

This romping, rhyming story from award-winning author Jeanne Willis is all about a little rhino who likes to make the rules! When Rhino finds a tree bursting with fruit, he isn't about to share it with anyone after all, he's in charge around here! But it looks like things might be about to change. With brilliant illustrations from Jarvis, this hilarious toddler-tantrum tale is all about being bossy and learning to listen to others.

A fun-filled day at the monster playground features exuberant little monsters swinging, sliding, running three-legged races, and sharing monster-sicles.

Where the Wild Things Are meets Chicka Chicka Boom Boom in this emotionally satisfying picture book tailor-made for reading aloud, which celebrates creativity and the power of imagination. In a spare, lyrical text, young listeners and readers will follow a little boy through his day, from early morning till bedtime, and watch as what fills his active imagination becomes real. Toys grow to life-size: a tin monkey plays a real drum and fiddle--rat-a-tat,...

It’s Halloween eve, and a little girl has a dress-up trunk full of different costume ideas! Orange tights and Daddy’s tux can transform her into a penguin—or she could be an elephant, with pillowcases for her ears and a sock for her nose! What costume will she choose?

"A new spin on "Sleeping Beauty" told from the perspective of a little mouse who can't get to sleep because of the princess's very loud snoring"--

"This charming series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text. Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time. It also aids language development by introducing them to the natural sounds and patterns of speech. Combining these with actions also stimulates the brain and helps muscle development."--

Even little robots need their restand their parents tuck them in just as human mommies and daddies do. It doesnt matter if young bots slip on their pjs over power packs and snack on batteries; just like children, they love bedtime stories, hugs, a cuddly toy, and lullabies. This sweet goodnight story is perfect for winding kids (and robots) down for the night.