Bigmama’s ~ Donald Crews
This is a great book about the joys of some children making their annual summer trip to visit their grandmother.
Family
We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past ~ Jacqueline Woodson
Teeka's family had a picnic this Sunday past and everyone was there...except for Cousin Martha and her dry apple pie, that you just had to eat.
My Military Mom ~ Claudia Harrington
Conner is the student of the week in his new class. His classmate, Lenny, goes home with Conner and uses a camera to snap pictures of the new student of the week.
Unplugged ~ Laura Pedersen
Frustrated with her families' use of electronics, Ella confiscates all their gadgets, devices, and power cords. Her bold move inspires the family to "unplug" and spend time together.
Two Problems for Sophia ~ Jim Averbeck
This is a fun story about a girl and her two giraffe-sized problems; her pet giraffe's long tongue that gives long, sloppy, slurpy kisses and it's long, whomping snoring that keeps everyone awake.
Zoo Day ~ Anne Rockwell
Filled with lots of animals, this book would be great for little animal lovers or those planning their very first trip to the zoo!
Some Kind of Love ~ Traci Dant
This book is a collection of poems celebrating the love of a family and their annual family reunion.
Snow Globe Wishes ~ Erin Dealey
A snow globe filled with a beautiful winter wonderland captivates a young girl whose family enjoys special time together during the worse snow storm of the year.
Christmas for 10 ~ Cathryn Falwell
Count from one to ten twice with this family as they celebrate many of the traditions associated with Christmas; from one star on top of the tree to ten people wishing peace for all!
Sweet Potato Pie ~ Kathleen Lindsey
With the many failed crops, the family is in danger of losing their farm. However, mama has a great idea that she hopes will help save the their farm!
Yesterday I Had the Blues ~ Jeron Ashford Frame
In this bold, vivid story, a young boy expresses the different emotions and moods that he and his family experience in terms of colors; from the "deep down in my shoes" blues to the "runnin' my hands along the hedges" greens.
Kitchen Dance ~ Maurie J. Manning
A son and daughter wake to the sounds of their mother and father dancing to the tunes of clanging dishes. After noticing the kids peeking in on them, the mother and father sweep the children off their feet and the entire family finishes cleaning up the kitchen by doing the kitchen dance!