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All her life Aurora has heard stories about how wonderful and lucky Heidi is, and soon this paragon (now grown up and expecting a baby) will be visiting; but before she arrives part of their house is damaged in a fire, and worse, Aurora's beloved dog disappears--and while her parents have always believed in "soof" (Heidi's mom's word for love), Aurora, who has never really fit in with children her own age, will just have to find her own soof.

A joyful celebtration of the love between a parent and the special little person in his or her life. On board pages.

A mother shares with her child all the ways in which family members and friends were loving and welcoming before the child was even born.

Snowflake, a baby mammoth, lives with Mama and Pops in their herd. Snowflake is eager to grow up. "I don't want to be little, I want to be big and strong like you!" One day, Pops takes Snowflake with him on a special adventure. Could Snowflake already be more like Pops and Mama than she realizes?

Whether it's sunny or stormy, Whether you're happy or blue, I'm here to say, without a doubt that I believe in you.' I Believe in You explores the powerful feeling in every parent's heart as you watch a child take on the big job of growing up. This inspiring and meaningful book puts into words the little moments that reveal just how much you believe in them, no matter what life throws their way. Growing up is a roller coaster ride of emotion and adventure,...

"When you were new, there were things you didn’t know. The magic of being new is experiencing the world for the first time, learning that cuddles smell different at the beach—like coconut, salt, and sand—or realizing it’s hard to pick raspberries without eating at least one. Get swept up in the magic and wonder of seeing the world through the eyes of a child, and treasure the perfect, golden moments you share together." --publisher's website...

Spencer has too many toys, but he loves them all! After much haggling, he and his Mom fill a box with toys to give away, but the one toy he can't part with is the box.

When a child works alongside her parents doing carpentry, sewing, and gardening, she thinks of being an artist as well when she grows up.

Rhyming text explores what would happen if animals kissed like humans do, from a slow kiss between a sloth and her cub to a mud-happy kiss from a hippo calf to his father.

A young trick-or-treater has the best Frankenstein costume ever...if he can make it out the front door! Every time he tries to set foot into the dark and stormy night, his parents interrupt with yet another warm and cozy addition to his costume. But Frankenstein does not wear floppy boots, or a puffy jacket, or a fanny pack. And he especially doesn't wear earmuffs! Will our young Frankenstein be able to break loose from his bundled layers and have...