![Clementine and the Family Meeting](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1423123565.jpg?itok=7TJMUCPr)
Clementine is afraid that she’s in trouble but instead finds out that a new baby is on the way when the family meeting is called.
Clementine and the Family Meeting
![A Story to Tell: Traditions of a Tlingit Community](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0822598078.jpg?itok=KSChCv6I)
“Let’s go for a walk,” Fran tells her granddaughter, Marissa, “I have a story to tell you.” Here, at a family reunion, Marissa visits the Tlingit community of Kake for the first time, meets her many relatives, and learns some of the stories and traditions of the Eagle and Raven clans. — Oyate (We Are Still Here: Native Americans Today)
A Story to Tell: Traditions of a Tlingit Community
![Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1933693673_0.jpg?itok=rmrKqFcR)
In this powerful family saga, author Tim Tingle tells the story of his family’s move from Oklahoma Choctaw country to Pasadena, TX. Spanning 50 years, the book describes the problems encountered by his Choctaw grandmother — from her orphan days at an Indian boarding school to hardships encountered in her new home on the Gulf Coast.
Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light
![On Mother's Lap](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0395629764.jpg?itok=D4RUubig)
Sitting on his mother’s lap, a young Inuit boy cheerfully gathers his belongings until he, some toys, his puppy, and a blanket are all crowded together in the rocking chair. When his baby sister cries, the boy claims there is no room for her, but Mother proves him wrong, and the threesome settle comfortably in the chair. Soft illustrations depict a cozy scene and a loving family. (The Horn Book)
On Mother’s Lap
![I'm Adopted!](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0823422941.jpg?itok=dXVJJJ3D)
Product description: Why was I adopted? What was it like where I was born? How did you find me? Children have many questions about adoption. With a perceptive text and dynamic photographs of adopted children and their families, the creators of this book demystify adoption for young children and celebrate the joy that comes with adding to a family.
I’m Adopted!
![The Red Thread: An Adoption Fairy Tale](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0807569224.jpg?itok=86R_cilj)
The Red Thread: An Adoption Fairy Tale
![The House Baba Built: An Artist's Childhood in China](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0316076287.jpg?itok=PpR141DN)
With war approaching, Baba (the author’s father) builds a sturdy home for his family in Shanghai. The family, their activities, and house unfold in stunning, varied art and lyrical language in an expansive format to reveal a glimpse of an historical time through the lens of one family.
The House Baba Built: An Artist’s Childhood in China
![The Extraordinary Mark Twain](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0545125081.jpg?itok=V3RqhO8I)
Mark Twain’s daughter, Susy, writes a journal to set the record straight about her famous writer father. Cleverly formatted as a book within a book, illustrations, journal, and narration (in Susy’s voice) present a readable, engaging, and documented look at the writer and his family.
The Extraordinary Mark Twain
![Desperate Dog Writes Again](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0547242050.jpg?itok=s2BkzN5U)
Ever-faithful Emma thinks her human is being kidnapped by Loretta and e-mails ‘Ask Queenie’ for advice — just as Loretta’s dog, Hank, does. Droll illustrations are presented in comic book style and are sure to delight readers, even if they haven’t read Letters from a Desperate Dog (opens in a new window).
Desperate Dog Writes Again
![Orani: My Father's Village](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374356572.jpg?itok=mHi2-C0C)
The author recalls childhood visits to Orani, her father’s island homeland, in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea where old and young alike enjoy Sardinia’s beauty and activities.
Orani: My Father’s Village
![Mystery Bottle](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/078680999X.jpg?itok=nyFocqFF)
A map from a mysterious bottle magically transports a Brooklyn boy to share tea and talk with his grandfather in the Middle East.
Mystery Bottle
![My Great-Aunt Arizona](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0064433749.jpg?itok=4s7vxgDB)
Arizona Houston Hughes, an Appalachian girl who dreams of seeing the world, grows up to become a teacher who inspires generations of schoolchildren.
My Great-Aunt Arizona
![Lola and the Rent-a-Cat](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1847801390.jpg?itok=A0iwExZz)
After her husband’s death, an old woman finds friendship when she rents an older cat via the Internet. A charming and quirky take on the sensitive subjects of bereavement and care of the elderly.
Lola and the Rent-a-Cat
![Gus and Grandpa and Show-and-Tell](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374428484.jpg?itok=ipK9OF1x)
Gus despairs of coming up with something interesting and impressive for his second grade class’ show-and-tell, until he gets a great idea while visiting his Grandpa. Gus and his wise grandfather share each other’s company and experiences in other books including basketball jitters and Halloween fears.
Gus and Grandpa and Show-and-Tell
![Gugu's House](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0618003894.jpg?itok=dwu659rd)
Set in Zimbabwe, Kukamba leaves the city to visit her grandmother, Gugu, in her small village. Gugu has painted her home with vivid colors and patterns, and has sculpted many animals including a larger-than-life zebra. She is an artist and she shares her secrets of mixing the colors for paint. The rains come and the village is overjoyed. Kukamba is upset because the paintings and sculptures have all washed away, but Gugu shows her that nature has emerged with her own colors after the rain.
Gugu’s House
![Grandpa's Face](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0698113810.jpg?itok=cQV8bJyP)
Tamika loves everything about her grandpa, especially his expressive face. But one day, when Tamika watches Grandpa rehearsing for a play, she sees a different face, one she has never seen before.
Grandpa’s Face
![Fishing with Dad](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/B0058M7RCY.jpg?itok=FJ9nqyFj)
A young man relives the pleasure of his childhood experiences while on a fishing trip with his son and father.
Fishing with Dad
![Big Moon Tortilla](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/159078037X.jpg?itok=6cBKe6P5)
When Marta ruins her homework and breaks her glasses, Grandmother soothes her with an ancient story and one of her delicious tortillas. Set on the Papago reservation in southern Arizona, watercolor illustrations bring the desert setting and characters to life.
Big Moon Tortilla
![Take Me Out to the Ballgame](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1550418998.jpg?itok=2cc45TX9)
In this familiar sing-along, Grandma has as much fun as her sports-loving granddaughters at a big league baseball stadium.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
![Our Granny](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0395883954.jpg?itok=kJEcR9bm)
Grannies come in all shapes and sizes, but the best Granny is your very own!
Our Granny
![Our Grandparents: A Global Album](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1570914591.jpg?itok=QzM6jarQ)
The joy shared between grandparents and grandchildren is presented in photographs and brief text following an introduction by Desmond Tutu.
Our Grandparents: A Global Album
![I Call My Grandma Nana](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1582462518.jpg?itok=fd02YOdH)
Children and their teacher share the names for their lively and loved grandparents in two books. Names for grandparents from different countries are noted on endpapers.
I Call My Grandma Nana
![I Call My Grandpa Papa](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1582462526.jpg?itok=LXrRRz3b)
Children and their teacher share the names for their lively and loved grandparents in two books. Names for grandparents from different countries are noted on endpapers.
I Call My Grandpa Papa
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Aneel’s active grandparents bring stories, special foods, and fun with them from India.