Las Animas - Bent County Library District

The darling of the entire forest neighborhood, Tiny, grows from tadpole to toad through Doctor Rabbit's loving care.

Lists wonderful ways a parent, whether a rock star or a geologist, could demonstrate love for a child.

A mother reassures her child that, no matter what the child may change into--be it rhinoceros, camel, ringtail raccoon, or giraffe--the mother will recognize the child anywhere.

A parent and child bear must use their imaginations to find something to do.

When their dad loses his job, two kids come up with a way to help save money around the house.

An only child daydreams about having one, and then many, little sisters, and all the fun they could have together. Told with humor and heart, this sweet picture book tells the story of a little girl who dreams of having one little sister, or more, and all the wonderful things they could do together.

Mother Hare watches as Little Hare settles down to sleep. For his blanket he has the sky, and for his bed he has the soft grass. But Mole warns Mother Hare that the farmer will cut the grass at dawn, so she must find another bed for her baby. As she searches for a safe place, she is warned by her friends of the countryside's many dangers. Will she ever find a safe bed for Little Hare?

Adoptive parents promise to fill their new baby girl's life with love, security, and adventure.

Is your mama a llama? Lloyd the llama is looking for his mama. "Is your mama a llama?" he asks a bat, a swan, a cow, a seal, and a kangaroo. Young children will share Lloyd's delight when the answer to his question is finally, "Yes!" Three cheers for Catherine the Great : Sara's feisty Russian grandmother asks for "no presents" for her birthday -- and gets them -- just in time for the borscht and blintzes party! Five creatures : Told from a small...

On or off the field, Matt and Ben couldn't be more different. Ben Roberson is an all-or-nothing player: he's big, he's bold, and he's brash. Ben's swing can hit a ball right out of the park, but that's if he can get a hit at all. Matt Baker is small, and shy, and his stutter has him avoiding the spotlight, even if he's the best all-rounder on the team. But while Matt knows he's got the chops, a part of him has always envied 'Big Ben' and his attention-grabbing...