"A reverent celebration of learning to swim among a diverse cast of children and families who each experience the mysterious joys of water in nature"

"Follow Big Bear and Little Bear as winter turns into spring in a gentle, rhyming story that celebrates the love between parent and child"

After meeting a dog during a walk, a little girl declares that she wants one hundred dogs, but as her parents point out all the difficulties, she gradually reduces the number--until she gets the one dog she really wants.

"In this lighthearted board book about unconditional love and acceptance, children and their caregivers imagine themselves as a variety of animals in a playful day of dress-up and make-believe."

"A sandcastle falls with a wave, a seagull swoops down for a precious cracker, a looming thunderstorm means beach time is over, and summer draws to a close. Although most everything changes or comes to an end, a parent's love never does. It endures and reassures no matter what."--Provided by publisher.

"Drew was never much of a runner -- until his dad's unexpected diagnosis. Mia has nothing better to do -- until she realizes entering Half Moon Bay's half-marathon could solve her family's housing problems. And just like that they decide to spend their entire summer training to run 13.1 miles. Along the way, they both discover it takes a lot more than a good pair of shoes. Drew and Mia may have very different reasons for running, but these two twelve...

Melony Yoshimura's parents have always been overprotective. They say it's because a demonic spirit called the Amanjaku once preyed upon kids back in Japan, but Melony suspects it's just a cautionary tale to keep her in line. So on her twelfth birthday, Melony takes a chance and wishes for the freedom and adventure her parents seem determined to keep her from. As if conjured by her wish, the Amanjaku appears. At first, Melony is wary. If this creature...

"What are two parents to do when their beloved little dragon keeps breathing fire all over the house?"

A baby rabbit and its parent share a glorious sunny day together in a meadow, finding love everywhere.

"In this adventure-filled read-aloud, a young animal goes to extremes to express their love for their parent until they learn a simpler, more special way to show their love"