parent and child

"Bear loves cub more than trees, mountains, and stars. As they explore the world together, Bear's love for Cub just grows, and grows...and grows!"--Back cover.

"The locals in Felicity Bay shake their head at the ice cream man's prophecy. "Crazy old Jasper," they say. But Bailey isn't so sure. She has found something special down at the beach: a driftwood mermaid, a gift washed up from a storm. Could she be a stranger from the sea who has come to change everything? Bailey hopes so. Because this summer, she could sure use a miracle."--Back cover.

Because of their ability to become a swing, a whale, a horse, and a sled, Mama and Papa are the best toys of all.

When Pete feels miserable because rain makes it impossible to play ball outdoors, his father finds a fun indoor game to play with his son.

In his letters to his favorite author, 10-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world.

When Katie's mom finds a boyfriend, and her dad asks to meet her, she wonders how she will be able to deal with the changes and turns to her friends in the Cupcake Club.

Pete the cat loves his parents so much and wants to say thank you with a rockin' surprise.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent's musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child's kindness, cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share.

Feeling neglected on his birthday, Ereth, the cantankerous old porcupine, sets out looking for his favorite treat and instead finds himself acting as "mother" to three young fox kits.

A father and daughter explore their neighborhood, talking and asking questions as they go.