Heather's favorite number is two. She has two arms, two legs, and two pets. And she also has two mommies. When Heather goes to school for the first time, someone asks her about her daddy, but Heather doesn't have a daddy. Then something interesting happens. When Heather and her classmates all draw pictures of their families, not one drawing is the same. It doesn't matter who makes up a family, the teacher says, because "the most important thing about...

Angry that everyone bungles her name, Neanderthal Wakawakaloch speaks with her parents and Elder Mooch, who remind her that she was named for a brave, heroic ancestor.

"When a young girl is asked where she's from--where she's really from--she's no longer as sure she was. She decides to turn to her dear abuelo for some help with this ever-persistent question. But he doesn't quite give her the answer she expects."--

During a frightful thunderstorm, Brother and Sister Bear learn that Mama and Papa's love and protection are better blessings than more Bearbie dolls and video games.

This adaptation of the original story follows the activities of seven children in nineteenth-century New England as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday while Mother is away caring for Grandmother.

"Papa has something special planned for tonight's family dinner--and Bobo can't wait! Excited to learn how to make okra stew like his ancestors, Bobo helps Papa pick veggies from the garden, catch shrimp from the creek, rain down rice in the pot, simmer the stew, and even make a tasty side of cornbread. When the stew begins to bubble and pop, Bobo and his family gather around for a mouthwatering feast"--Jacket flap.

A girl describes the hectic life she leads among the members of her large family, and her search for a little peace and quiet.

"Tractor Mac meets other big red tractors who look just like him and learns the true meaning of family"--

Worried about a school assignment on family because he was adopted, Calvin asks his parents about being chosen and learns that God creates all families, but not always in the same way.

Rosa organizes her friends into the Oak Street Band in order to earn money her family needs because of her Grandma's illness ... Community, family and personal triumphs converge, making unforgettable music for everyone. And the money jar--in which the family saved their change to buy the big red chair and Rosa's accordion--is empty too. Leora, Mae, and Jenny often make music for Grandma. She says their playing makes her feel like a girl again, dancing...