Amy Hest

When a little bear becomes separated from its mother in New York, a sympathetic child explains the proper steps that must be taken to reunite them.

Even after a story, being tucked in, and warm milk, Sam is not ready to go to sleep until his mother kisses him good-night.

Mabel doesn't want to go to sleep while Mama and Papa are having a dance party downstairs.

When Sam has a cough, Mrs. Bear tends to him all through the cold night.

Best friends Casey, Kate, and Jenny celebrate Casey's ninth birthday by having an ice skating party, which is only temporarily spoiled when Kate falls and breaks her arm.

"George is an old dog, and he doesn’t run fast anymore. But he still needs a walk, and each day, Mother, Dad, and the big kids take turns. Rosie, the little one, trails behind. George doesn’t hurry. And he always, always keeps an eye on Rosie. Imbued with warmth, this lovely oceanside tale from New York Times bestselling author Amy Hest and two-time New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book honoree Taeeun Yoo celebrates the idea of quiet,...

Janie observes the day-to-day activity in her Brooklyn neighborhood and records it all in her notebook.