| Children's Books about Family |  | Judy Blume (Paperback) Genres: Fiction - Humorous Stories, Realistic Fiction; Book Themes: Family, Friendship Superfudge by Judy Blume is a humorous story about families and sibling rivalry and friendship. In this sequel to "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing", life is changing for 12-year-old Peter and 4-year-old Fudge. They are moving from New York City to Princeton, NJ, and the Hatcher family is having a new baby. Peter is upset that he has to leave his best friend Jimmy Fargo behind. Fudge is still full of antics; Peter doesn't want another sibling like Fudge. After moving to Princeton, Peter makes friends with Alex Santo, a boy who lives across the street. Just as life is looking up, Peter enters sixth grade in the same school Fudge starts kindergarten. Smart, lively and mischievous Fudge attends kindergarten a year early. This chapter book in the genre of realistic fiction is fast-paced, very funny, and has characters that kids can easily relate to. "Superfudge" appeals to children in 4th grade through 7th grade. |
|  | Eric Hill (Paperback) Genre: Fiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Themes: Animals, Family In "Spot's Baby Sister" by Eric Hill, Spot, the puppy dog, welcomes a new baby sister into their family. Eric Hill's illustrations are simple and colorful. Texts are short and fonts are big. "Spot's Baby Sister" is a good lift-the-flap picture book to read with toddlers. |
|  | Mary Murphy (Board Books) Genre: Fiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Themes: Animals, Family "I Like It When . . ." by Mary Murphy is a story about love and sharing between family members. In simple warm words, a little penguin talks about the things he likes to do with a loving adult penguin, from holding hands to eating new things, playing peek-a-boo and kissing good night. Mary Murphy's illustrations are simple, bold and uncluttered. "I Like It When . . ." is a good picture book for babies and toddlers. |
|  | Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd (Board Books) Genre: Fiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Themes: Animals, Family "The Runaway Bunny" by Margaret Wise Brown is a favorite classic children's book about a mother's unconditional love for her child. A little bunny tells mother bunny about imaginative ways to run away. Mother bunny comes up with equally imaginative ways to follow him. This comforting picture book appeals to preschoolers and holds interest of toddlers and kindergartners as well. |
|  | Karen Katz (Board Books) Genre: Fiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Themes: Family, Counting and Number "Counting Kisses" by Karen Katz is another favorite children's book for babies and toddlers. A new baby receives love and kisses from all members of his family. This endearing picture book by Karen Katz is great for babies and toddlers with its simple text, bold colors and eye-catching patterns. "Counting Kisses" could be your toddler's first counting book. It is a sweet bedtime story for babies. |
|  | Sam McBratney, Anita Jeram (Board Books) Genre: Fiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Themes: Animals, Family In "Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram, a young rabbit named Little Nutbrown Hare and a father rabbit named Big Nutbrown Hare express their love for each other in playful banter. "Guess How Much I Love You" is a heartwarming bedtime story to read with toddlers and preschoolers. The sweet story about family love will delight children and parents alike. It is one of our favorite picture books. |
|  | Beverly Cleary, Tracy Dockray (Paperback) Genre: Fiction - Realistic Fiction; Book Themes: Family, School life "Ramona Quimby, Age 8" by Beverly Cleary is a Newbery Honor award-winning funny but realistic fiction story. The main character of the chapter book is Ramona Quimby, who at age 8 is entering third grade. Changes are happening to her family. Money is tight, as Mr. Quimby returns to college to get a teaching degree and become an art teacher. With Mrs. Quimby working at a doctor's office, Ramona has to go to Howie's house after school. Ramona tries very hard to be nice to Howie's little sister Willa Jean, but Willa's grandma always blames Ramona when Willa makes a little fuss. Despite its quarrels and problems, the Quimby family sticks together. Life at school has its ups and downs too. Ramona is pretty upset when the egg she cracks on her head following a school fad is raw and not hard-boiled. Ramona is shocked to overhear her teacher, Mrs. Whaley, call her a show-off and a nuisance. Later on when they clear their misunderstanding, Ramona feels better about school. Many young readers can identify with Ramona Quimby, a lovable and believable character. "Ramona Quimby, Age 8" is a great book for children in third grade through sixth grade. |
|  | Vera B. Williams (Board Books) Genre: Fiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Themes: Family, Multicultural "More More More, Said the Baby" by Vera B. Williams features multicultural toddlers and their parents or grandparents and shows the unfettered love between the family members. In three short stories, loving parents or grandparents play with and care for adorable toddlers. With bright pictures and colorful illustrations, this Caldecott Honor book will catch the attention of babies and toddlers. |
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