mothers and sons

Alex and his mother write notes back and forth in which Alex tries to persuade her to let him have a baby iguana for a pet.

Little Bear looks forward to giving his mother a valentine and to figuring out who the secret admirer is who sent him one.

Although he makes a mess trying to get a special present for his mother's birthday, Edgar Bear finally discovers just what she wants.

A boy's mother reminds him to stay close as they enjoy the rides at a carnival. Includes related vocabulary activities.

A young boy asks his mother why she loves him and learns that her love is unconditional.

A mother and son practice writing Chinese characters in the snow. Introduces the characters for ten simple words.

When some of his schoolmates tease him unmercifully about being "mommy's little lamb, " Hamilton sets out to prove that he too, can be tough.

After thirteen-year-old Goody becomes a hero in his small town for saving a choking infant, he must cope with the pressures of fame and the schemes of his ambitious mother.

Winnie and friends help little Roo to make a special valentine for his mother, Kanga.

A friendless, overweight 12-year-old with an overprotective mother begins to change the monotonous pattern of his life.