Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

"Eleven-year-old Perry was born and raised by his mom at the Blue River Co-ed Correctional Facility in tiny Surprise, Nebraska. His mom is a resident on Cell Block C, and so far Warden Daugherty has made it possible for them to be together. That is, until a new district attorney discovers the truth--and Perry is removed from the facility and forced into a foster home. When Perry moves to the "outside" world, he feels trapped. Desperate to be reunited...

"After borrowing money, Brady finds that his piggy bank is empty and he can't pay it back. Readers discover along with Brady the positives and negatives of borrowing money"--

A delightful rhyming story about the Too-Smalls who live in the Stiltsville. Every evening a six, the Too-Smalls meet in the square where they hope they'll be picked to receive stilts to strut about above the stilt-less masses below. They come to see if they matter-if they're awesome, if they're pretty, if they're clever, or funny. Ollie, the smallest of too-smalls, pleas to be picked. He wants to be like the high-ups of Stiltsville who are proud...

Mama Lion, Tigey, the Flying Pandinis, and the Knitted Monkeys compete in a road race, and when the Pandinis stop to help Mama Lion, she is happy to return the favor.

Lizzie is minding the family antique store while her grandpa naps on a spindly sofa. When Mrs. Larchmont enters and begins her buying spree, she refuses to leave without bargaining for the one antique not for sale...Grandpa!

Earth is full of suffering and war until one little girl seeks Old Turtle, who tells her about a "broken truth" and how mending it will help her community to understand the common bond of all humanity.

Kids don't have to wait until they are grownups to make the world a better place! The newest Kathie Lee Gifford book empowers children to find unique ways to make a difference in the lives of those around them. The Gift That I Can Give is a heartwarming story that shows how all children can do something today to make a positive impact on others. From simply being kind to giving a loved one an extra-big hug to cheering for a friend, this story will...

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When she notices that her friend Ben is interrupted and left out of activities at school, Idil reminds her classmates that everyone deserves respect.

"Kaleo helps a friend at school. With decodable text and adorable illustrations, young readers can learn what it means to care for others. Pairs with the nonfiction title I Care for a Friend"--