![A Birthday Basket for Tía](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689813287.jpg?itok=Io1duTwx)
Cecilia and her cat, Chica, create a special birthday present for her great-aunt’s 90th birthday — a basket filled with things Cecilia and her tía have shared. This affectionate autobiographical story is illustrated with warm colors, suggestive of Mexican American traditions.
A Birthday Basket for Tía
![Black Is Brown Is Tan](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0064432696.jpg?itok=k1LcDK3W)
Rhythmic language and luminous paintings show the joy of this warm and loving family as they rejoice in their differences.
Black Is Brown Is Tan
![Chicken Sunday](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0698116151.jpg?itok=eSklt2YP)
Love and caring extend across generations and cultures as a young Jewish girl from a Russian background and two African-American boys work creatively to get their gramma, Miss Eula, an Easter hat. Illustrations detail the warmth of the relationships as well as the subtleties of their different backgrounds.
Chicken Sunday
![My Dad](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374351015.jpg?itok=e1PMke2g)
Though he’s pretty ordinary looking (and wears a truly ugly bathrobe), the narrator’s dad can get rid of the Big Bad Wolf and sing like a professional. Most important though, the narrator knows that his dad loves him and he loves his dad! The illustrations are filled with the child’s hyperbole, making the metaphors jump off the page. Also available in Spanish.
My Dad
![My Daddy and Me](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0375806067.jpg?itok=DVElEFFg)
A young pup expresses the joy he and his dad share when his dad comes home from work. The energetic duo do lots of things together, from cooking to fixing things. Young readers will empathize with the boy and his dad who are shown as charming floppy-eared dogs in the animated illustrations.
My Daddy and Me
![My Daddy and I](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0863162061.jpg?itok=XFy5Sbby)
A boy and his father, shown as African Americans in warmly hued illustrations, enjoy doing everyday activities together, from laundry to sharing a book and more. The simple pleasures of family life are conveyed affectionately through easy but flowing language and realistic paintings in a sturdy format.
My Daddy and I
![Daisy and the Egg](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0316797472.jpg?itok=T-uF0Z7B)
Daisy, a winsome young duck, never looses faith that her new sibling will emerge from the egg, despite her mother’s warning that some eggs just don’t hatch. Daisy’s perseverance pays off when her new brother Pip finally pokes his way out of the shell. Cozy illustrations capture Daisy’s child-like confidence in an appealing story of determination and loyalty.
Daisy and the Egg
![Emma's Yucky Brother](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060283483.jpg?itok=c9SlvH3O)
Emma is thrilled that her family is adopting a 4-year old boy. She soon learns, though, that being an older sister isn’t what she thought it would be at all. Gradually, Emma and Max start to feel like siblings as each child begins to adapt to their family’s new configuration. Expressive, simply drawn illustrations extend the smooth text.
Emma’s Yucky Brother
![In My Family / En mi familia](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0892391383.jpg?itok=LO3OFZ-9)
Kingsville, on the border of Mexico and Texas, comes to life in words and pictures in this book. Readers will share the simple joys of eating, dancing, and celebrating as the artist remembers her own childhood. Her stories, presented in both English and Spanish, are accompanied by her bright paintings.
In My Family / En mi familia
![From the Bellybutton of the Moon and other Summer Poems / Del ombligo de la luna y otros poemas de verano](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0892391537.jpg?itok=v_VnqNsr)
The poet remembers summers growing up in Mexico in poems presented in both English and Spanish. Readers meet his family and join them in the everyday joys of the sunny season. Illustrations are as colorful and evocative as the words.
From the Bellybutton of the Moon and other Summer Poems / Del ombligo de la luna y otros poemas de verano
![Guess How Much I Love You](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0763642649.jpg?itok=6TfxsbOx)
This is a great bedtime story for reading with your children or, in my case, my grandchildren. This lovely book has become a reference point for expressing our love for one another. Sometimes, Alexis says “I love you all the way up to my toes.” And, sometimes, Kasie says “I love you right up to the moon.” And sometimes I say “I love you right up to the moon… and back.”
Guess How Much I Love You
![Happy Birthday, America](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0761316752.jpg?itok=QbK1Eyu6)
Realistic watercolors present the summer celebration a boy shares with his family on the 4th of July. The day’s activities range from a pet parade and games to a barbeque and concert. The patriotic performance concludes with fireworks, after which the family returns home, tired but happy. The story is inspired by an actual community gala.
Happy Birthday, America
![Harry the Dirty Dog](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0060268654.jpg?itok=7la4W9oy)
Harry was a white dog with black spots — until he slid down the coal chute. Then he became a black dog with white spots. When my mother read me this story, I still remember worrying that the family would never recognize Harry. But lo and behold, Harry digs up the scrubber brush and they finally give him a bath. Great illustrations, fun story, happy memories! (Recommended by David)
Harry the Dirty Dog
![Henry’s First Moon Birthday](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689822944.jpg?itok=aKSxt6TC)
Jen helps her Chinese-American family get ready for the traditional celebration of her brother Henry’s one-month birthday. Lively, stylized illustrations move the story at a quick pace to its satisfying conclusion.
Henry’s First Moon Birthday
![How Many Stars in the Sky?](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/068815218X.jpg?itok=hEDOTDHB)
When a boy can’t sleep, he and his father drive out to the country, away from the city lights. There they try to count the stars. Lush paintings show the warmth of the evening and the loving relationship between father and son.
How Many Stars in the Sky?
![Jamaica Tag-Along](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0395549493.jpg?itok=2BPdRn0k)
When Ossie, Jamaica’s older brother, goes out to play, Jamaica follows. Ossie tells Jamaica that she’s a tag-along. But Jamaica soon meets another friend and together they turn the tables on her brother. Realistic watercolors convey the children’s emotions.
Jamaica Tag-Along
![Julius, Baby of the World](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0688143881.jpg?itok=3PA6ZNJF)
Lilly is sick and tired of hearing about the wonders of Julius, her new baby brother. Because she wants him to go back to where he came from, Lilly spends a lot of time in the “uncooperative chair.” But when a cousin criticizes Julius, Lilly learns just how protective a big sister can feel. Deceptively simple line and wash illustrations show the intense emotions of Lilly and her mouse family.
Julius, Baby of the World
![Just the Two of Us](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0439087929.jpg?itok=4lNXHPj7)
Jubilant illustrations show how a father supports his son as he grows into a man and eventually becomes a father himself. The text is from Will Smith’s popular song of the same name, and is distinguished by luminous, full-color paintings that make the words sing.
Just the Two of Us
![Love to Mamá: A Tribute to Mothers](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/1584300191.jpg?itok=1sgt-nvL)
Thirteen poems rejoice in Latina women, their diversity, and their roles. This short, illustrated collection celebrates Spanish-speaking countries as well as bilingualism in the United States. Illustrations swirl across each page, combining computer generated and traditional art with energetic results.
Love to Mamá: A Tribute to Mothers
![Lucille Camps In](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0517800411.jpg?itok=UtyuqHrc)
When her father takes her older brother and sister camping, Lucille, the youngest of the three pigs in her family, has to stay home with her mother. Though she is angry at first, she and her mom have a living room campout that winds up being just as much fun as the big kids’!
Lucille Camps In
![Max's First Word](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0803722699.jpg?itok=-Z13yWnn)
No matter how hard Ruby tries to get her baby brother to say the names of the objects around him, Max will only say “Bang!” One day, however, Ruby gets a big surprise from Max’s first real word. Understated humor and bright, bold illustrations appeal to children and their adults.
Max’s First Word
![Night Worker](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0374355207.jpg?itok=OJB0r2It)
On most nights, Alex stays in bed while Papa goes off to work. But on this special night, Alex puts on a small red hard hat as his father puts on his big yellow one, and together they go out to the construction site where Papa works and bedtime is put off until morning. Richly hued paintings evoke the nighttime setting of this loving story.
Night Worker
![Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0689829590.jpg?itok=jXVqtQPG)
When Monica asks her father for the moon, he literally sets out to get it for her. But because the moon is too big, he must wait until it wanes. As the pages unfold, the journey expands with textured, richly colored paintings that are complemented by a straightforward text. Lunar cycles are introduced in this loving story.
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
![Ramona and Her Father](/sites/default/files/styles/book_cover_mobile_1x/public/book/0380709163.jpg?itok=5Mz96Z7h)
Seven-year old Ramona tries to take charge when her dad loses his job and her mother goes back to work out of the house full-time. Readers will see themselves in the Quimby household and are sure to chuckle at Ramona’s antics.