Washoe County Library System

"Whether it's the moon in the crisp, cool sky, flickering candles in a neighbor's window, or the dazzling lights strung up about town, winter is a time of glowing warmth and cozy closeness. Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night captures this charm, making it perfect for bedtimes and sing-alongs on days when the sun goes to sleep early--and winter wonders shine bright"--

It's About Time-to wake up-to learn, to play, to read-to cuddle up in the blankets and to dream. A twenty-four -- hour day is full of great things to do! Endearing illustrations depicting things kids do every day make this an easy introduction to the skill of telling time, perfect for very young readers.

"At the stroke of midnight, Milly wakes up her big sister, Becca. It’s time for Milly’s first Midnight Club adventure! With Becca leading the way, the siblings explore the hidden wonders of their house in the dark. They dip into Dad’s jar of jelly beans, try on Mom’s coat, and make more mischief with the help of the Midnight Club president (their cat, Oliver!). Exhausted from their midnight expedition, Milly is ready to head to bed, but not...

During her nighttime journey to the henhouse Hilda Hen finds unexpected courage within herself as she tiptoes past a snake, runs from a fox, and swims a lake.

Introduces readers to the concepts of day and night, describing the changes in the sky, and the effects on various plants and animals across the planet.

When children are fast asleep, some people are hard at work keeping the city safe and clean, and when daylight comes they go home to sleep. "An ingenious account of the jobs people do all through the night, when kids are fast asleep. In Night in the City, author and illustrator Julie Downing cleverly uses multiple panels to follow eight people throughout the course of their busy evening, from waking up just as most people are contemplating bedtime,...

A picture book about a multi-level apartment building's occupants and their many nighttime noises.

"Mama opened our bedroom door. 'Wake up, you two,' she whispered. 'Let's go, so we get there on time.' Excited, the sleepy family step outside into a beautiful summer night. The world is quiet and shadowy, filled with fresh smells and amazing sights. Is this what they miss when they're asleep? Together, they walk out of their sleeping village. What will they find in the dark landscape? This beautiful and evocative book movingly recalls family trips...

"This book explores what the experience of being outside under a natural starry sky-how important it is to human life, and how so many people don't know this experience. It combines the lyrical writing of Paul Bogard with the night-sky photography of Beau Rogers. There are nine chapters"--

After a hectic day, it is time to bring on the night so that a child and her family can finally rest. Annotation. Have you had a bad day? Have things been zooming out of control from the moment you set your feet on the floor this morning? Are you ready for the day to be over? No problem! Just follow these instructions on how to make a night: Find a rope. Make a loop. Let it loose in space. Catch the sun. Pull it down. Find a safe, dark place. Peel...