Love matters most —Kelly, Mij, author.

A polar bear searches for something very important in a snowy, winter landscape.

Penguins love their ABCs —Aspinall, Sarah, author.

Mama Penguin has hidden all the alphabet letters in the snow, with each letter marked by a clue, and her six little penguins must find them all and bring them home--to a big bowl of alphabet soup.Six of the most appealin...

Mouse loves spring —Thompson, Lauren, 1962- author.

A mouse and its mother experience the delights of nature on a windy spring day.

Planting a rainbow —Ehlert, Lois.

A mother and child plant a rainbow of flowers in the family garden.

What's wrong, little Pookie? —Boynton, Sandra, author, illustrator.

Mother tries to find out why little Pookie is upset.

Child's play : a novel —Steel, Danielle, author.

"A senior partner at a prestigious New York law firm, Kate Morgan couldn't be prouder of her three grown children. Tamara, Anthony, and Claire all went to great schools, chose wonderful career paths, and would have made ...

The curse of La Llorona

Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope to survive the deadly wrath may be...

You see, I see : on the farm —Colman, Michelle Sinclair, author.

"A mother and child spend the day on the farm"-- Provided by publisher.

My mom is a foreigner, but not to me —Moore, Julianne.

Am I beautiful? —Minarik, Else Holmelund.

Overhearing other animal and human mothers call their children beautiful, Young Hippo tries to find out if he is beautiful as well.

The Unwelcomed Child —Andrews, V. C. (Virginia C.)

Flowers in the attic —Andrews, V. C. (Virginia C.), author.

"They were a perfect family, golden and carefree--until a heartbreaking tragedy shattered their happiness. Now, for the sake of an inheritance that will ensure their future, the children must be hidden away out of sight,...

Teddy's favorite toy —Trimmer, Christian, author.

"Teddy's favorite toy has the best manners, and the sickest fighting skills, and the ability to pull off a number of fierce looks. But when his toy goes missing, it turns out there's another woman around who's pretty fi...

Five little monkeys reading in bed —Christelow, Eileen.

Mama has said it is time for "Lights out! Sweet dreams! No more reading in bed," but her five little monkeys cannot resist reading just a few more books to one another.

Rock-a-bye romp —Ashman, Linda, author.

"A beloved lullaby comes to new life when Baby falls out of the treetop and into a rollicking adventure!"--Page [4] of cover.

I want my mommy! —Corderoy, Tracey.

When Arthur has to spend his first day away from his mother, his grandmother tries to keep him occupied so he will not miss her too much.

My mother is so smart —DePaola, Tomie, 1934-

From her knowledge of when to change a diaper and how to make popsicles to her skills in driving a delivery truck and dancing the polka, a child sings the praises of a special family member.

Never far away —Koryta, Michael, author.

Once a wife, mother, and witness to a gruesome crime, Leah Trenton was extended a miraculous olive branch in the form of the state's protected witness program. But for this second chance at life, Leah would have to leave...

A mother's sacrifice —Felton, Jennie, author.

"Martha Packer is much loved by everyone in the village of Hillsbridge. As the landlady of The Three Feathers, she runs a respectable establishment and is known for her generosity and care for her family and others aroun...

Safe in a storm —Swinburne, Stephen R., author.

When a storm rumbles and the night grows dark, baby animals cuddle up to their mothers where they can sleep, safe and warm.