 Catherine and Laurence Anholt's Big Book of Families
The book is full of lively watercolors that are done in their signature style. Children will like the short, smart tributes to all aspects of home life, as well as savor the more tender reflections on togetherness. The verses are grouped under various headings such as "Moms and Dads," "Sisters and Brothers," "Noise," and "Holidays."
Shirley Hughes Books
Shirley Hughes picture story books are beautifully illustrated. They describe the normal day to day activities of a family with young children. The most popular books are Alfie Weather, Dogger, The Big Concrete Lorry, The Wheels of Trotter Street, Moving Molly, Sally’s Secret and Angel Mae.
John Joe and the Big Hen, Martin Wadell
It was Sammy's day for minding John Joe but he got bored so he went to his friend Willie Brennan he was meant to take John Joe but he took Splinter the dog instead. Mary got angry as it was not her day for minding John Joe. She went to Willie's house to find Sammy but he was down at the river. John Joe proposed to mind himself while Mary found Sammy. After Mary left the big hen came up to John Joe and John Joe was very frightened. He called for help and than ran away from the hen. When Mary and Sammy returned they found Joe John asleep in the corn. The story is beautifully illustrated, every child will enjoy it.
Mairi Hedderwick's Books
Katie Morag is a little Scottish girl who lives on a remote island. These picture storybooks describe her lessons in life that she learns as she grows. She has to learn to deal with two grandmothers, a new pier being built, and facing her parents when she looses the mail. Mairi Hedderwick's Books offer you pleasant reading and some very interesting life lessons.
 Jill Barklem's Books
Jill Barklem’s pictures in her picture storybooks are absolutely wonderful. The fine mouse sized details in each picture are graceful and the stories of the mice in Bramley Hedge are just as intriguing for young children and moms! This series have such titles as: A Winter Story, Summer Story, an Autumn Story and Summer Story.
The Velveteen Rabbit
A splendidly illustrated version of this beloved story about a boy and his toy rabbit. The version with beautiful color pictures is for little ones. Older children who can sit still for chapter will like the original. This is for all moms who remember their favorite bedtime toy, or for moms who have children who are inseparable with their bear or bunny at night.
Robert McCloskey's Books
The book are famous for lovely black and white drawings, which are so rich with life and facial expression. His humor in his writing shows how he enjoyed his own children. The most popular books are Lentil, One morning in Maine, Make Way for Ducklings and Blueberries for Sal.
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