In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world.

Rhyming text celebrates the unique, supportive, and loving relationship between parent and child while encouraging individuality.

A variety of babies are features such as: agama lizard, arctic tern, pickerel frog, brown trout, common yellowthroat, and human; all asking the question, "How am I special?" And her Mama and Papa reply, "Dear little one, with your glossy res coat and swift running body, you are so special - and we will love you forever and ever and ever.' With lyrical text and lush watercolors, Nancy Tafuri follows I Love You, Little One Ranging from penguins in the...

For nearly a century, Scribner has exemplified the very best in publishing by pairing classic texts with the illustrative giants of the time, such as N. C. Wyeth and Maxfield Parish. With the same commitment to the high standards established by the series' founders, Athenaeum Books for Young Readers is expanding the Scribner Illustrated Classics line over the next several years to include such modern-day classics as Jack London's The Call of the Wild...

As the tragedy of a missing girl enfolds in her small town, fifteen-year-old Samara, who feels emotionally abandoned by her parents, begins to question her faith.

In rhyming text, a baby elephant is assured of being loved unconditionally.

When mommy octopus tells little Floyd that it is time for bed, he decides that his parents want help getting their baths and putting on their pajamas (not what Mommy-O meant)--soon all three are covered with water and bubbles, and his parents are so exhausted that they fall asleep before Floyd is in bed.

Animal mommies lovingly kiss their animal babies.

A baby rabbit and its parent share a glorious sunny day together in a meadow, finding love everywhere.

Mama Mouse and Little Mouse, having seen and heard various animal parents pledging their love to their children, tell each other how special they are.