A young monster describes all the things its mother does to show she loves it.

Llama Llama becomes overwhelmed as Christmas preparations progress, until his mother reminds him of the real gift the holiday brings.

Unlike the other Birthmothers in her utopian community, teenaged Claire forms an attachment to her baby, feeling a great loss when he is taken from their community.

Tiny Troll is very unhappy that his mother is leaving him with a babysitter while she goes to a party for grown-ups.

As nighttime approaches, a baby fox and his mother imagine all the different animals around the world preparing for bed and falling asleep.

A little frog makes increasingly bold leaps out into the world, and then comes back to his mother after each excursion.

Chester Raccoon is worried that his mother does not have enough love for both him and his new baby brother.

A baby dragon, looking for someone to love and cuddle him, finally encounters his mother.

"The Birthday Queen is busy in the Birthday Palace, making everything perfect for your birthday, and it will be the best birthday party ever"--

This variation of the nursery rhyme features a chaotic household of children and pets who live in a shoe, and who know how to repair broken furniture, remake work clothing, and reuse and recycle.