Alamosa Public Library

To win first prize in the Junior Cakewalk, Mirandy tries to capture the wind for her partner.

A good knight does his best to help his three ill dragon friends with a wizard's soups, but when these fail miserably, the knight realizes he needs a more dependable source of aid.

"The hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience all that life has to offer, but we also feel protective of them. Using simple but powerful statements, Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. Paired with Gabrielle Grimard's warm and enchanting illustrations, the message in I Hope will resonate with all parents, grandparents...

When the Very Hungry Caterpillar gets anxious, he takes a moment to breathe and calm himself.

When the Spanish ambassador moves in next door, Madeline and the rest of the twelve little girls discover that his son is not the best neighbor.

A "story about a pond-living painted turtle who adopts other animals' behaviors, simply because he doesn't know he can't! Tudley flies like a bird, sings like a katydid, hops like a frog, and glows like a firefly. He uses all his special behaviors to help other animals. Will Tudley's friends help him when he needs help? ... The 'Creative minds' section includes crafts and information about animal adaptations and their habitats"--From publisher.

Paddington wins a gold star for creating a garden.

"When a boy can't fall asleep, he asks the animals--including giraffes, koalas, and humpback whales--for their help"--

Jesse gets to ride on a dinosaur train.

One magical snowy night, a child builds a snowman and learns about friendship.