family

Seventh-grader John "Crash" Coogan has always been comfortable with his tough, aggressive behavior, until his relationship with an unusual Quaker boy and his grandfather's stroke make him consider the meaning of friendship and the importance of family.

The miniature Clock family has lived with the human Lenders for years, unbeknownst to the Lenders. The Clocks are in the habit of borrowing household items from the Lenders for their own home within the walls. When an evil, scheming lawyer tries to evict the Lenders, the Clocks try to stop him with ingenious devices.

Emma Thompson portrays a mysterious woman with special powers who enters the household of the recently wodowed Mr. Brown and attempts to tame his seven very naughty children. The children have managed to drive away 17 previous nannies, but as Nanny McPhee takes control, they begin to notice that their misbehaving have magical and startling concequences. "A magical, fantastic and wonderful fable that will capture the heart of the whole family.".

Three brothers struggle to stay together after their parent's death, as they search for an identity among the conflicting values of their adolescent society in which they find themselves "outsiders".

"The Madrigal family loves the Encanto they call home! But one day, all the fruits, veggies, and flowers in the town stop growing. It?s up to Antonio, the youngest Madrigal, to use his magical power to communicate with animals to discover what is wrong and bring the plants back to bloom! Kids ages 2 to 5 who loved Disney Encanto will want to read this Little Golden Book featuring a story of friendship and courage again and again!"--.

Help Dora and Boots get past Swiper the Fox so they can bring their basket of treats to Abuela's house. It's Mother's Day, but before Diego can celebrate, he needs to help the Bobo Brothers get home to their mommy. Ming-Ming and Tuck meet Linny at her Granny's nursing home to save an Old White Mouse. Bee and Slug accidentally take the Flyboat for an out-of-control ride. When Muno's family comes to visit Gabba Land, it's a great time to sing, dance, and learn about family. Help Blue and Steve learn to take care of lots of things, from plants to pets to animal families. Kai-lan is super excited to spend a sunny day dancing, finding seashells, and building sandcastles at the beach.

"Oddbird has always been on his own. And he's managed pretty well. But that's changing--now, he wishes for a family. When Oddbird's friends plan a big surprise for him, he realizes he's surrounded by those who accept and care for him. All families don't look the same, and sometimes the families we choose are where we belong"--.

A grandmother and grandchild trace their family history and the growth of their home from a log cabin to a large farmhouse.

Contains a children's study of home life in Ancient Rome and includes information on the Roman family, marriage, and the role of women, slaves, types of food and clothing, and entertainment.