A child living in the Arctic learns that a mother's love is unconditional

Whether it is by croak, flutter, or fur, all children claim their mothers as their own.

When a little pig worries about being apart from his mother when he goes off to school, she reassures him.

"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.

A mother tiger entices her child to sleep by telling of all that can been seen with one's eyes closed

After Mama takes a job in Chicago during World War II, Ada Ruth stays with Grandma but misses her mother who loves her more than rain and snow

When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations from unique and striking perspectives capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never...

"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.

Illustrations and rhyming text present some of the things that children hold dear.

A weaver dreams of being able to buy things for her children as she crafts a dress of dragon scales and candle glow.