Theme: Mother and child

Little Devils

By Book Importer | Published: February 7, 2012

Robert J. Blake shines a light on a little-known animal.Burnie, Winnie and Big Stanley are three Tasmanian devil pups growing up in the wild. Along with their mother, they make one happy family. Since the pups are still so small, Mum does all the hunting. But one night, Mum doesnt come home and the pups [...]

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Lala Salama

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

A mother relates the events of a peaceful day along the banks of Lake Tanganyika to her baby, wrapped up and ready for sleep.

Descriptors: Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Rhymes/songs, Tanzania » Other Themes: , » Leave a comment

Antonio on the Other Side of the World, Getting Smaller

By Book Importer | Published: May 4, 2011

Antonio has fun visiting his grandmother but misses his mother so much that he starts to shrink, and as he travels back to the other side of the world by ship, train, and horse, he gets smaller and smaller.

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Mad At Mommy

By Book Importer | Published: December 17, 2010

Little Bunny is VERY MAD at his mommy. She sleeps too late. She talks too much.She watches her silly shows instead of cartoons.And she gets mad for no reason — just a few little bubbles on the floor.The only thing left to do is run away. But does he really want to leave Mommy behind [...]

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The Snow Day

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

A little rabbit enjoys having a day off from kindergarten and spending time with his mother during a snowstorm, but his father’s flight home is cancelled until the snow stops falling.

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Last Night

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

A little girl doesn’t like her dinner and is sent to her room. She seeks comfort from her friend Bear and falls asleep. So begins a fantastic dream voyage deep into the forest, where the girl and her friend dance and play all night. And in the morning, mother and child make up. With brilliant [...]

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My Mom

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Anthony Browne returns to celebrate the every-mom. We first meet Mom over a cup of coffee, clad in a floral robe. The robe is ever present as her child describes her wondrous abilities and traits: from fantastic cook to brilliant juggler to great painter and from being as beautiful as a butterfly to being as [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

My Mommy Is Magic

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

A child lists things a mommy does, such as chasing monsters away after a bad dream and making a delicious cake appear—right out of thin air!  This charming companion to MY DADDY IS A GIANT captures a toddler’s love and admiration for her mother with warmth and humor.

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Miko “Mom, Wake Up and Play!”

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Miko the mouse tries to keep busy as he waits for his mother to wake up.

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Miko Goes on Vacation

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Miko the mouse likes going to the beach with his mother but does not know what to do with his toy animal, Mimiki when it is time for a swim.

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