mother and child

A mother wishes that her daughter will sing, play, love, stand up for herself, and know that she has all she needs to make her own wishes come true.

"Mina loves to play soccer all year round. Nothing comes close to it. But when the monsoon arrives, Mina is stuck indoors and she can't help feeling restless and bored. Her ammi doesn't understand. The doodhwalla doesn't understand. That's when Mina decides she'll find ways of chasing away the clouds herself. In doing so, she makes an unexpected discovery"--Publisher website.

The author shares the story of his life growing up as a black youth in Jackson, Mississippi. Highlights moments ranging from his experiences with sexual violence at a young age to his complicated relationship with his family.

Chester Raccoon is worried that his mother does not have enough love for both him and his new baby brother.

"Winter is coming and it's time for black bears to hibernate; however, a black bear cub is making excuses to Mama Bear to try to avoid the inevitable"--OCLC.

When he accidentally breaks his mother's favorite bowl, Alex the bear worries that she will no longer love him.

"A weaver dreams of being able to buy things for her children as she crafts a dress of dragon scales and candle glow"--Provided by publisher.

Fans of I Love You, Stinky Face, will love this Christmas story! Stinky Face loves Christmastime... but he still has plenty of questions. What if a big, wintry wind blows his Christmas tree away? What if one of the reindeer gets his antlers stuck in the branches that hang over the roof? Luckily, his imaginative Mama knows how to reassure him that Christmas will be magical!.

"As Mom goes through treatment for cancer, her family supports her with what cancer hates most: love"--Provided by publisher.

Little Owl is unhappy to learn there will soon be a baby owl, but after considering what else could be in Mommy's egg, he decides a sibling would be fine.