Penny instantly loves the doll her grandmother sends her, but finding the perfect name for her is a challenge.

During their car trip to Lake Wakatookee, the Critter family introduces the letters from A to Z.

Penny comes home from school eager to share her very own song, but must wait until the time is right to teach it to her parents and the babies.

This moving story follows one family through generations of time spent together and shows readers that memories allow us to connect to the past, the present, and also to each other.

Caldecott honor book: 1986.

It was a hot, summer night in the city when the power went out. Everything changed...but that was not necessarily a bad thing. Not normal can be fun.

Charlie and Mouse, two young brothers, enjoy a day out together, attending an imaginary party and collecting rocks.

Ming, the daughter of Chinese immigrants in 1930s California, wants to be like other children at school and celebrate Christmas with a tree, but after her father takes her to see a wise old friend, she discovers a better way to honor her heritage.

A musical family with talents for playing a variety of instruments enjoys getting together to celebrate.

Granny teaches her young grandson how to cook the family meal, in this celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table. Includes recipe for baked macaroni and cheese.