Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds--and...

When the sister who delighted their parents by her faithful embrace of Mexican culture dies in a tragic accident, Julia, who longs to go to college and move into a home of her own, discovers from mutual friends that her sister may not have been as perfect as believed.

Children feel the reassuring love of their parents no matter where they go or what they do.

A bear tells its cub of the deep love that they share.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal the bedtime routine of little monsters and the love they share with their parents.

A joyful celebtration of the love between a parent and the special little person in his or her life. On board pages.

Various animals tell how they saw, fed, sang to, tickled, and kissed the new duckling.

In his letters to his favorite author, ten-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.

Big Monster and Little Monster try to impress each other with how much they "loathe" one another.

Cuddle up now, little one, let's snuggle wing-to-wing. Are you feeling safe and warm? Ok then, let's begin ... Join Little Owl and Big Owl as they cuddle up at bedtime, thinking of the special times they've had together and all the exciting adventures the future holds.