Central Kansas Library System

When Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel, Mary Anne, lose their jobs to the gasoline, electric, and diesel motor shovels, they find a new opportunity in a very surprising place. Mike proves that, although dated, his steam shovel is still useful.

When Bear is too sick to play, his animal friends go to his cave to make him soup and tea and keep him company.

A little bird asks animals, planes, and boats, "Are you my mother?" until he finds his own mother.

Reluctant reader Madeline really wants to earn a star at school, so when Mrs. Dimple, the librarian, suggests she read to a dog Madeline gives it a try.

"When Jasper Rabbit finds a purple crayon willing to do his schoolwork for him, he is elated--at first"--Provided by the publisher.

A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure.

Charminly depicts Little Bear's delight in visiting his grandparents. Little Bear visits his grandparents one day and gets all he wants to eat, listens to stories, and plays to his heart's content.

The extremely long, bright green snake a boy receives from his father as an early birthday present proves to be incredibly smart and talented.

From the author of the mega-best seller Be Kind comes a picture book, adapted for audio, for anyone who's ever loved someone far away. Someday soon, I'll see you. Even though you are there. And I am here. So very far apart. In this heartfelt book, a child imagines ways to connect with a grandmother who lives far way. Whether by rocket ship or jet pack, train or in a plane, any journey is worth it to see someone you love. With an inviting, accessible...

When the other eggs in his carton behave badly, the good egg feels like he needs to be perfect.