mother-child relationship

Pictures and simple text describe how mothers care for their children.

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.

In this book with simple text, animal mothers--and human mothers--show their love by keeping their babies close beside them wherever they go.

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.

On Christmas Eve, a small chipmunk tries to understand the true meaning of Christmas.

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.

"When a young boy imagines what he might be and do one day, his mother assures him that he can be anything, and she will always be there for him"--Provided by publisher.

"... different animals try to teach their children that there are other words in addition to Mama for familiar objects and activities"--OCLC.