Marianne Richmond

Little Bird flies off to find Christmas, but soon realizes that Christmas is back home in the nest with Mama Bird.

Mom and Dad told me I am going to be a big brother. 'No thanks,' I said. 'We already have me.' Becoming a big brother is a big change. New babies need lots of attention even though they don't do very much when they're little. But after all the eating, sleeping, and going potty, babies need their big brothers! Beloved bestselling author and illustrator Marianne Richmond shares the humorous journey-and joyful ending-of one child's experience that'll...

Rhyming verses describe many of the reasons for celebrating one's unique qualities.

A mama bear and her little boy bear talk about how they became a family because of the mother's wish.

Six-year-old Ralphie Mix invents every excuse to delay his bedtime. His perceptive mom, however, sees his stalling as her invitation to engage Ralphie in a silly series of kisses, hugs, pinches and pokes -- all inspired by favorite animals and each leaving the twosome in a heap of giggles.

Experience boundless and unconditional love as you travel around your home state in this sweet and colorful story.

"Reassures a child that love is for always--despite grouchy moods or physical separation"--