Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

Describes what germs are and what they can do.

Children learn that teasing isn't nice, that they can choose to be kind to animals, and that if you want to touch someone's pet, there's one important rule you should know: Ask the owner first!

It's normal for toddlers to worry and feel anxious--they have enough experience with the world to know that things may go wrong. With warmth and empathy, this board book helps little ones understand what it means to worry and that "Everybody worries, even grown-ups. But worries are not forever. You can help your worries go away." Through colorful illustrations and simple ideas, toddlers learn to talk to someone, get a hug, keep hands and bodies busy,...

"A board book that offers young children and their families invaluable, accessible information about screen-time safety and setting healthy screen-time boundaries"--

This friendly, encouraging bilingual English-Spanish book introduces and reinforces where and when to use an "indoor voice" or an "outdoor voice." Vivid illustrations teach children the times and places for an indoor voice, the ways people ask us to quiet our voices, and how to use our words to talk about a problem. Includes a section for parents and caregivers in both languages.

If pets could talk, what would they say? Maybe “Fur is for petting, backs are for scratching, noses are for nuzzling . . . and tails are not for pulling!” Toddlers and pets belong together—as long as toddlers don’t chase, grab, squeeze, yank, and tease. In simple words and delightful illustrations, this English-Spanish bilingual board book teaches the basics of kindness to animals: careful handling, awareness, safety, and respect. Si las...

Shows the many good things that toddlers can do with their hands including waving, hugging, and playing--but not hitting.

"This board book explains to toddlers and preschoolers why they should not pick their noses, and helps to guide them toward healthier habits like using a tissue and washing their hands. Includes tips for parents and caregivers for early childhood hygiene"-- "We've all seen it--the nose-picking habit starts as early as the toddler years, and no child is the exception. Young children pick their noses for a variety of reasons, from colds to allergies...

Two brief stories demonstrate the importance of taking turns when playing with friends.

Two brief stories demonstrate the importance of working things out fairly when two people want the same thing.