mother-daughter relationship

When a treasured pinata is threatened, little Lupita discovers that she is big enough to help her mother.

A young African-American girl describes the differences between herself and her mother and explains why they are best friends anyway.

"Perfect Mexican daughters do not go away to college. And they do not move out of their parents' house after high school graduation. Perfect Mexican daughters never abandon their family. But Julia is not your perfect Mexican daughter. That was Olga's role. Then a tragic accident on the busiest street in Chicago leaves Olga dead and Julia left behind to reassemble the shattered pieces of her family. And no one seems to acknowledge that Julia is broken, too. Instead, her mother seems to channel her grief into pointing out every possible way Julia has failed"--OCLC.

As a little girl living with an autism spectrum disorder, Lily's actions are constantly misunderstood; seemingly simple scenarios are so much more than they appear to be. Lily can't communicate why she behaves the way she does. As time passes, she becomes more withdrawn, isolating herself from the outside world out of fear of causing more disappointment. This book highlights her perspective, a perspective she wishes others understood. It also conveys her mother's inner turmoil as she struggles to understand Lily's behavior as much as Lily's longing to justify it.

"Four sisters rely on each other--and a bit of mysterious magic--to cope with their mother's illness"--Provided by publisher.

A mother brings her teenage daughter and their horse, Pilgrim, both seriously injured by a speeding truck, to the Horse Whisperer in Montana.

"Lauren, Jenna, their mother, Nancy, and Lauren's daughter, Mack, are not so close. But when they are thrown together for a summer on Martha's Vineyard, these very different women must relearn how to be a family. And while unraveling their secrets might be their biggest challenge, the rewards could be infinite"--OCLC.

"In a world full of ghosts, Rosa and Jasper live in the only unhaunted town--but must spring to action when they realize the ghosts are lying in wait to take the town back"--Provided by publisher.

When Maurine finds out her mom's boyfriend will soon be her step-father, she struggles to accept the changes that seem to be coming at her too quickly. She'll find solace and strength in her improv comedy group and her best friends, the Sleepover Girls.

"When a child wakes up feeling sick, she is treated to a good dose of Mommy Medicine. Her remedy includes a yummy cup of hot chocolate; a cozy, bubble-filled bath time; and unlimited snuggles and cuddles. Mommy Medicine can heal all woes and make any day the best day!"--Provided by publisher.