Frank Carlson Library

Unlike the other Birthmothers in her utopian community, teenaged Claire forms an attachment to her baby, feeling a great loss when he is taken to the Nurturing Center to be adopted by a family unit.

"The faucet flows like a waterfall, the bathroom floor is a distant shore, toy boats sail against the waves. An imagination-fueled adventure on the high seas is just what it takes to get little one clean."--Provided by publisher.

On Christmas Eve, a small chipmunk tries to understand the true meaning of Christmas.

It's Arthur's first day apart from his mommy and he really misses her. Even his fantastic dragon suit and favorite toy dragon don't help cheer him up. "Rargghh!" he roars grumpily. But luckily Grandma knows just what to do! This gentle story is perfect to reassure any toddler worried about being apart from their parent.

Describes, in rhyming text and illustrations, a mother's love for her child no matter how he feels or what he does.

When winter comes, Mommy makes a soft bed for Little Snow to sleep on, but each night he cannot resist jumping on the bed, causing tiny feathers to fly down.

"Mommy can bring a smile to your face, smooth away your worries, and take you on great adventures. She is special in so many ways! How do you show Mommy that you love her every day?"--Provided by publisher

Mama Penguin has hidden all the alphabet letters in the snow, with each letter marked by a clue, and her six little penguins must find them all and bring them home--to a big bowl of alphabet soup.

Following a day in the life of two rambunctious children and their mom, this warm, revealing picture book builds a bridge of empathy between parent and child and celebrates the value of "Mommy Time."

The Caldecott Honor Book is the story of a little girl and a baby bear hunting for blueberries with their mothers. This delightful, classic picture book is accompanied by a compact disc that features a lively, professional reading of the story. Perfect for road trips or bedtime reading, story time, preschool, or homeschool. Entertaining for children and parents alike. "All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside." -- School...