"Every family is unique and special. Some families are large. Others are small. But all families are special. Find out what makes a family"--

All families share values. Older family members share values with younger family members. Values help shape our families. Learn about the many values that families share.

In Different Families, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the variety of configurations that can make a family. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they draw inferences about how diversity makes our society stronger and more interesting. An activity helps readers identify and appreciate their own unique family, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children...

Lenny follows Skye for a school project and learns about her life with two homes.

Whether spending time with Papa, singing songs with Grandma, playing games with Lucy, or racing with Charlie, toddler Henry wears his family out until bedtime, when Mama is the one who wants more.

Amelia Bedelia is excited to help with her Aunt Mary's upcoming wedding. But when chaos ensues, the big day could be ruined and it's up to Amelia Bedelia to make sure Aunt Mary and Bob make it down the aisle.

When the Lago family's new couch accidentally falls off their car, it's found by Llama, who discovers how much fun a couch can be.

Although Sophie wants to be helpful and good, sometimes she ignores her mother, father, and grandmother and must have a time-out.

"Nina's visits to her two faraway grandmothers--one in Malaysia and one in England--unfold side-by-side, featuring similarities and differences between the two"

"Ralph takes a swing through his family tree to find out why he's so rotten"--