Washoe County Library System

A trip to the laundromat leads to a momentous occasion when Trixie, too young to speak words, realizes that something important is missing and struggles to explain the problem to her father. Using a combination of muted black-and-white photographs and expressive illustrations, this book tells a true-to-life tale about what happens when Daddy's in charge and things go terribly, hilariously wrong.

Harold wants to take a walk in the moonlight so he draws a moon with his purple crayon. Plus 6 more stories: A Picture for Harold's Room; Harold's Fairy Tale; The Swineherd; Time of Wonder; The Foolish Frog; and Drummer Hoff.

Ralph is not like other mice. He is always looking for a new adventure. When a young guest arrives with a shiny miniature motorcycle, Ralph knows that it is his lucky day and takes it out for a spin. A Scottish lad has a tough decision to make. He will have to decide if he wants to be a Highlander like his father's people or a Lowlander like his mother's people. Maybe he will be able to combine his hunting and herding skills into something special....

When Max is sent to bed without supper, he sails off to a world inhabited by weird creatures. Mickey is awakened by noises in the night. Alligators dance and sing through the alphabet. Counting forwards and backwards has never been so much fun. Pierre doesn't care about anything until he meets a hungry lion. Chicken soup with rice can be enjoyed all year long while learning the months.

Live through a stinky night in the life of a New York City garbage truck that likes to eat alphabet soup. Follow Mr. Gilly around Trashy Town until his truck is full of glorious garbage. Big diesel engines threaten to run Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel out of business until he finds just the job to prove their worth. An old tricycle is mistaken for trash, but just before being crushed for scrap metal, it magically speeds away on an adventure through...

Twelve days of Christmas: Viewers can sing along with this holiday counting song. Great joy: A little girl expresses her compassion for the monkey and organ grinder who perform in the cold outside her window. The clown of God: a once-famous juggler gives a last, unforgettable, performance on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas, space case: Buddy McGee eagerly awaits a Christmas visit from his friend, the thing from outer space. Sam and the lucky money:...

A collection of 7 stories about the environment and the joy that can be found in nature.

The wheels on the bus: The classic children's ditty comes to life with Paul Zelinky's art and lively musical score by the Bacon Brothers. Muscial Max: Max stops playing his instruments after everyone complains, but the peace and quiet drives them crazy!. Joseph had a little overcoat: Joseph loves his little overcoat, but it's getting old and worn, what can he do with it now?. Bugs! bugs! bugs!: With whimsical verse and brightly colored collage...

"Danny and the dinosaur": When Danny visits the museum, he thinks it would be nice to play with a dinosaur. It's great fun when the dinosaur is just as eager to play with Danny. The two spend a whole day together. "The Island of the Skog": A band of mice and their leader set sail to an island inhabited by a hostile Skog with gigantic feet. But when the two parties finally meet face to face, they find they have a lot more in common than they thought....

Five beautifully adapted stories that encourage a love for reading for the pre- or early reader. In the beloved classic The Napping House, Granny and all the critters in her house pile on her bed for a nap ... until a little flea causes a big stir. Somebody's got an itch! Other stories include Each Peach Pear Plum; Drummer Hoff; Bear Snores On; Wild About Books.