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On the Kids’ Shelf
Tuesdays during Morning Edition at 6:42 and 8:42 a.m., during All Things Considered at 3:48 p.m., and at 9:20 p.m.
Hosted by Washoe County Library System

Every Tuesday, librarians from the Washoe County Library System offer story time, fun activities and early literacy tips to keep young readers engaged.

Browse previous episodes on the Washoe County Library System’s website.

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  • On The Kids' Shelf: Usha and the Big Digger
    Today, Jackie from the Washoe County Library System has a book and kids' activity to share. Join us for "Usha and the Big Digger" written by Amitha Jagannath Knight, and illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat. Each Tuesday there's a new book On The Kids' Shelf at KUNR, so tune in—and happy reading!
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Super Pizza and Kid Kale
    Today, Russell from the Washoe County Library System Joins KUNR with a children's book about healthy food.'Super Pizza and Kid Kale' is by Phaea Crede, and it's what's On The Kids' Shelf this week at KUNR.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: "Dragonboy" by Fabio Napoleoni
    Lysa from the Washoe County Library System joins KUNR with a children's book about feelings. It's called "Dragonboy" by Fabio Napoleoni, and can be borrowed from your local Washoe County library.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Our Playground Rules
    This week for On The Kids' Shelf , Terrie and Sophie bring us a book about sharing and cooperating. It's called Our Playground Rules! —written by Kallie George, and illustrated by Jay Fleck. Join KUNR each Tuesday for On The Kids' Shelf.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Big Cat, Little Cat
    This week for On The Kids' Shelf, Jessica from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book about cats and emotions. Join us for Big Cat, Little Cat by Elisha Cooper.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Trombone Shorty
    Join KUNR for On The Kids' Shelf, this time, Sasha from the Washoe County Library System Brings us a book called Trombone Shorty. Happy Reading!
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Alma and How She Got Her Name
    Miss Mela and her Son Corbin bring us a book called Alma and How She Got Her Name.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: The Hotel for Bugs
    Melissa from the Washoe County Library System checks us into The Hotel for Bugs, which explores inclusivity through humor, vibrant illustrations, and rhyming text. Tune in each week at KUNR for the latest book On The Kids' Shelf.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Coral Reefs
    Jackie from the Washoe County Library system brings us a book about those colorful underwater cities made up of coral reefs! Each week join KUNR and your local library for a new kids' activity that supports literacy and to find out what to thumb through On The Kids' Shelf.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Niño Wrestles the World
    Maya from the Washoe County Library System brings us Niño Wrestles the World this time. Join us on Tuesdays for a new book On The Kids' Shelf at KUNR.