In a story full of humor, love, and motherly wisdom, Baby Bear learns about sharing with friends, putting away his toys, and that throwing snowballs at Momma Bear is not polite.

"Three rhino siblings squabble and spat their way through their bedtime routine. When they realize how tired their bickering has made Mama Rhino, the three find common ground in giving her a sweet surprise"--Provided by publisher

Rainbow Fish's devoted Mommy offers reassurances to him when he cannot fall asleep that she will always protect him from the perils of the sea such as an octopus's ink cloud, a hungry shark, and a jellyfish's sting.

A young bear named Edward has been with his blankie since he was born and they are best friends that do everything together, but Edward cannot take the blankie to school and his mother explains why.

A Native American woman describes how she loved her child before it was born and, throughout her pregnancy, gathered a bundle of gifts to welcome the newborn.

A little girl observes one by one, the things that bring her joy. But even after her jam jar becomes empty and the shoes grow too small and the pencil is all used up, one thing will never change.

Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way.

It's time for bed! Mama Bunny's three little ones do not want to go to bed, but after good-night hugs, good-night kisses, good-night tickles, and a lot of jumping around, they finally do! A lively call-and-response text makes this book an especially good fit for storytime and bedtime.

Little critter and his mother take a trip to the city exploring the department stores and museums.

After Mama takes a job in Chicago during World War II, Ada Ruth stays with Grandma but misses her mother who loves her more than rain and snow. Ada Ruth's mama must go away to Chicago to work, leaving Ada Ruth and Grandma behind. It's war time, and women are needed to fill the men's jobs. As winter sets in, Ada Ruth and her grandma keep up their daily routine, missing Mama all the time. They find strength in each other, and a stray kitten even arrives...