Central Kansas Library System

A young boy is depicted doing a variety of naughty things for which he is repeatedly admonished, but finally he gets a hug.

This simple verse story relays that kindness to the world is as easy as planting trees, tending to flowers, and being nice to animals. And being kind to others can be as simple as choosing nice words and sharing a smile. Because the world belongs to all of us!

"This is a Growing-Up story of Identity. Growing up can be oh-so confusing! One minute, 'Shhh, don't be so loud.' The next minute it's 'Speak up. You've got to be the BIG brother now.' Then, 'you're much too little to go on the big rides.' No matter where you are at any moment in your life, it's best to just be YOU."--

Christmas has arrived with so many rules to follow that David fears his mistakes will cause Santa to pass him by.

Have you ever thought about bringing your dragon to the library? Don't do it! You might have the best intentions, but that dragon will cause nothing but trouble.

When David gets in trouble, he has excuses right up until bedtime, when he realizes he really is sorry.

"Seven-year-old Isabel is an adopted, only child, who lives with her single mom and her nanny, Rosa. Isabel's best friend is Zoë. Zoë adores the shenanigans they get up to together, EXCEPT when it gets them into trouble, which does happen now and then! Getting into trouble is Zoë's idea of CATASTROPHE. Each time it happens, it means the friendship is on the rocks -- freeze-out time. Whenever this happens, it's really tough on Isabel, who desperately...

The Caldecott Honor Book is the story of a little girl and a baby bear hunting for blueberries with their mothers. This delightful, classic picture book is accompanied by a compact disc that features a lively, professional reading of the story. Perfect for road trips or bedtime reading, story time, preschool, or homeschool. Entertaining for children and parents alike. "All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside." -- School...

Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of....

Careless Ono the Owl worries his mother unitl Ozzie the Owl turns Ono in the right direction.