Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

"The Bad Seed is in a good mood...for once. That's because there's a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The Bad Seed reads, and reads, until the book can't be read anymore. But suddenly, he gets bad news: The book must be returned to the library so another seed can enjoy it. Will the bad seed return to his baaaaaad ways and keep the book? Pick up this really cool book to find out! The Bad Seed Goes to the Library is a Level 1...

While Pete the Kitty is at a playdate with Grumpy Toad, his friend refuses to share his toys.

"Celebrate kindness in all its many forms. This is a powerful story of community, compassion, and generosity of spirit -- perfect for sharing!" --

"Mr. Fish's friends are all about to pout, and soon the whole class is in a bad mood. What can Mr. Fish do to turn the day around? All it takes is a simple act of kindness!"--Jacket flap.

"Arnold answers the phones at Superhero HG, where his whole family use their amazing superpowers to help nab the bad guys. Arnold's powers on the other hand, haven't shown up ... yet. But one day, the phone rings with an urgent request for help and all the superheroes are off superhero-ing, so it's up to Arnold to save the day! There's just one problem: how can he save the day without any superpowers?"--Provided by publisher.

Scribble and Swoop are the best of friends until the day they have a TERRIBLE ARGUMENT! Which friend will be the first to say "I'm Sorry"? And can an apology fix their precious friendship? The perfect story for teaching young children the importance of meaningful apoogies.

When his teacher announces that there will be a science fair in a few weeks, a young boy is worried. He doesn't like science. Science is hard! But when his mom tells him to "look for the science in your life," he knows just what his project will be! By doing research, asking his friends for help, and not giving up, the boy learns that science can be really fun. Now that's smart.

I Am Brave follows a little girl as she navigates her own family vacation, complete with her first airplane ride, a giant water slide at the hotel, a spooky cave—with bats!—and the main role in a disappearing trick. Thankfully, with her brother, parents, and even a magician as a guide, she learns to overcome hesitation and embrace her family’s new adventures. Repeating the affirmation that “I am brave” allows courage to take over and helps...

Despite their own poverty since Daddy died, Mama tells nine-year-old James Otis they need to help Sarah, whose family lost everything in a fire.

A beautiful book that describes the impact of COVID-19 on communities and why some essential workers could not quarantine.