Ant Plays Bear by Betsy Byars (1999)Ant and his brother play a game, discuss growing up, hear a scary noise, and learn to be friends.

Eulalie and the Hopping Head by David Small (2003)An abandoned doll, who seems to be a perfect child, can't compare with a toad's own beloved, but imperfect daughter.

Fishing in the Air by Sharon Creech (2003)A young boy and his father go on a fishing trip and discover the power of imagination.

Fix-it by David McPhail (1988)It is when the fix-it man is trying to repair the television and her parents are trying to entertain her that Emma becomes so interested in reading, she no longer cares about TV.

The Gardener by Sarah Stewart (1998)A series of letters relating what happens when, after her father loses his job, Lydia Grace goes to live with her Uncle Jim in the city but takes her love for gardening with her.

Happy Birthday, Sam by Pat Hutchins (1992)Sam's birthday present from Grandpa solves several of his problems.

I Love You Like Crazy Cakes by Rose Lewis (2002)A woman describes how she went to China to adopt a special baby girl. Based on the author's own experiences.

In Daddy's Arms I am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers (2002)A collection of poems celebrating African-American fathers.

It's Me by Eric Drachman (2004)The tale of Patricia, a preschooler with a big imagination and a penchant for dress up. Patricia appears to her family as a princess, witch, a little mommy and finally as a girl named Patricia. Everyone indulges her except her seemingly know-it-all brother, Danny.

Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes (2003)Lilly is convinced that the arrival of her new baby brother is the worst thing that has happened in their house, until Cousin Garland comes to visit.

The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco (1990)A homemade quilt ties together the lives of four generations of an immigrant Jewish family, remaining a symbol of their enduring love and faith.

Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present by Charlotte Zolotow (1987)Mr. Rabbit helps a little girl find a birthday present for her mother.

My Brother Ant by Betsy Cromer Byars (1999)In four separate stories, Ant's older brother gets rid of the monster under Ant's bed, forgives Ant for drawing on his homework, tries to read a story, and helps Ant writes a letter to Santa.

My Mama had a Dancing Heart by Libba Moore Gray (2001)A ballet dancer recalls how she and her mother would welcome each season with a dance outdoors.

Raising Sweetness by Diane Stanley (2003)Sweetness, one of eight orphans living with a man who is an unconventional housekeeper, learns to read and writes an important letter to improve their situation.

The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant (1999)The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful time.

The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown (1985)A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him.

Saving Sweetness by Diane Stanley (2002)The sheriff of a dusty western town rescues Sweetness, an unusually resourceful orphan, from nasty old Mrs. Sump and her terrible orphanage.

Sheila Rae, the Brave by Kevin Henkes (2002)When brave Sheila Rae, who usually looks out for her sister Louise, becomes lost and scared one day, Louise comes to the rescue.

Super Grandpa by David Schwartz (2005)A sixty-six-year-old grandfather, barred from entering the 1000-mile Tour of Sweden because of his age, unofficially joins the bicycle race and, to the delight of his countrymen, emerges victorious.

There's Only One of Me by Pat Hutchins (2005)A young girl describes her relationship to the various members of her family, including her stepfamily, as they all gather to celebrate her birthday.\

Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto (2002)Maria tries on her mother's wedding ring while helping make tamales for a Christmas family get-together. Panic ensues when hours later, she realizes the ring is missing.