Washoe County Library System

An alphabet rhyme/chant that relates what happens when the whole alphabet tries to climb a coconut tree. On board pages. "Race to the top of the coconut tree with this delightful alphabet rhyme from the creators of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. A told B, and B told C, "I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree." So begins the lively alphabet rhyme that children and their parents love to recite. Martin and Archambault's rhythmic chant and Caldecott...

Whether looking at one's own nose and toes, helping others, or exploring the world, there is always something to love. "Love your grin. Love your skin. Love the bees. Love the trees. Love giving a hand. Love taking a stand. LOVE YOURSELF. LOVE THE WORLD! What the world needs now is love—and who better than Todd Parr to share a message of kindness, charity, and acceptance. Touching upon themes including self-esteem, environmentalism, and respect...

Can the perfect old hat really be replaced by a new one? "Brother Bear explores the concepts of size and shape as he shops for a new hat. He tries on frilly hats and silly hats, bumpy hats and lumpy hats, until he finds the most perfect hat of all--his own!"--

Rhyming text and illustrations invite young readers to join a group of friends for a fun-filled day of play, including riding bicycles, running a race, and playing hide-and-seek. "It's time to play! play! play! in this delightful board book! Let's go out and play! play! play! We'll have fun all day! day! day! This group of friends is ready for a fun-filled day! They have a race to see who wins first place, fly a plane, ride a train, play hide-and-seek,...

Scorned by his new dog friends because he never learned to dig, Sam suddenly discovers his inherent dog talent and turns the countryside into a series of ruts and holes. "Illus. in full color. A dog who has to learn how to dig doesn't stop until he has dug up the whole town."--

"There’s no place like hope, where possible lives, where people are helpful and everyone gives. If you’re feeling scared or sad, happy or helpful — hope will guide you. It’s not always easy. And sometimes having hope means being brave, or determined, or kind. At the end of the day, hope is where better will be."--

Celebrates the special bond between grandmother and child, from swinging on the swings and sliding down the slide to hiking up a mountain. "Perfect for the grandmas who slide the slides, swing the swings, and love their grandchildren dearly, this charming board book celebrates the special relationship between grandmothers and their grandkids. Beep! Bop! Don’t stop! Go, Grandma, go! Climb high Touch the sky Go, Grandma, go! Grandma is on...

"When a little bear forgets to shut the front door of his house, chaos ensues in the form of several unexpected woodland visitors"-- "When a little bear forgets to close the door to his house, he encounters a series of unwelcome (and untidy) visitors--including a swarm of flies, an egg-loving skunk, and a moose in search of a bath! This rhymed easy-reader by Robert Lopshire--author of Put Me in the Zoo and I Want to Be Somebody New!--is perfect for...

"Follows a group of children as they find fun at every turn, shouting their enthusiasm to the world, in this celebration of the promise every day brings"--

"A loving book about what it means to come into your own, featuring an adorable pair of cockatoos. As we cuddle here together, gazing at the sky, I know that soon the day will come when you'll spread your wings and fly. A small cockatoo and large cockatoo celebrate their unconditional love for each other in this sweet story full of gentle rhymes. Beloved children's book creator Emma Dodd explores important themes of growing up and learning to be...