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Lyrical text and illustrations of baby animals and their mothers show the love of a parent.

A little creature tries and tries to do something special for his mother but something always seems to go wrong.

"When a little puppy tries to find the word that feels like a cuddle and is as warm as a good-night kiss, he discovers that the world is...Mom! A heartwarming story about the relationship between mother and child."--P. [4] cover.

From her knowledge of when to change a diaper and how to make Popsicles to her skills in driving a delivery truck and dancing the polka, a child sings the praises of a special family member. Inspired by the accomplishments and behavior of the author's own mother.

"Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, ... author and ... actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, [meant to welcome] a baby to the party of life"--Publisher marketing.

A young girl does not heed her mother's warning about jumping on the bed.

"When Mario asks his mother why we cry, her answer comes in sweet imagery. She speaks of grey storm clouds, locked boxes and a vast ocean. She explains that we cry for many reasons -- sometimes cry because we're sad. Other times we cry because we're lonely. Often we cry because we're frustrated. And through all these emotions, our tears can calm us, heal us and help us grow. Vivid illustrations and lyrical prose combine perfectly in this sensitive,...

"A day in the life of a mommy and baby" -- Provided by publisher.

Publisher Annotation: Yellow, Red, Green--GO! is a delightful addition to the Small Talk Books®math stories. These stories feature a young child and adult talking and having fun, their playful conversations enriching the child's understanding of how math is part of everyday life. Frequent small talks add up to big learning gains! This story explores patterns, an important early math concept. Helmet on, buckle up, and off they go! As mother and young...

A young mother explains to her daughter how her laughter, her love of music, her sweet disposition, and her caring spirit were shaped by the time she spent in her mother's tummy.