While they are at work a mother and father send powerful "love waves" to their child at home, offering reassurance and comfort in their absence.

"Celebrates the love between parents and children of every species. In lilting rhyme, the book introduces toddlers to an array of super-adorable animal parents and babies--including cows, horses, sheep, cats, owls, ducks, roosters, and, of course humans. What do they all say to each other? I LOVE YOU! This is the perfect read-aloud and goodnight story."--

A father and daughter explore their neighborhood, talking and asking questions as they go.

From walking through rain to playing pirates with swords, parents list ways their children are loved and adored.

"Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds--and...

A mother dreams about keeping her child young, but realizes that she would miss important milestones in her child's life.

Helping her Mama decorate the house, bake cupcakes, and make valentines for all six of her siblings for Valentine's Day, Mia Valentina Amore wonders if her Mama has forgotten her when she doesn't receive her own valentine.

Reminds firstborn children that they will always be special--even if another child or children follow--because they have been the first to do many things, including teaching their mother and father to be parents.