Saving Sweetness
Diane Stanley

Sweetness runs away from her orphanage, and the sheriff decides he must save her. In the end, however, it isn’t Sweetness who needs to be saved. Read how these two become each other’s only family.

Abuela
Arthur Dorros

A story about Rosalba and her grandmother, who spend the day together enjoying their hometown. Rosalba wonders what they would see if they could fly and her imagination takes them on a journey.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Judy Blume

This is the story of a boy named Peter, who feels his family is just too different, especially his little brother Fudge. Read about their many adventures together.

Superfudge
Judy Blume

Peter can’t believe his mom is having another baby! Doesn’t she know that Fudge, his embarrassing, trouble-making little brother, is enough work already?

My Hippie Grandmother
Reeve Lindbergh

This little girl has so much fun with her grandmother (who isn’t like most grandmothers!) They spend time gardening, singing and picketing City Hall. They couldn’t be happier together.

Don’t Forget to Come Back!
Robie H. Harris

In this story, a mom and dad are leaving for an evening out, and their daughter tries everything to get them to stay. Her overactive imagination spills out onto the pages of the book. Eventually, she realizes that she and her sitter will be ok.

Kibitzers and Fools
Simms Tabback

The author tells us 13 fun stories that he remembers from his childhood. You might even learn a few new words, like shlemiel or shlemazel!

The Family Book
Todd Parr

One of many great books by the amazing Todd Parr! The Family Book is a colorful, descriptive book about all the different things that make up a family.

The Giver
Lois Lowry

Jonas is born into an “ideal” world, where everything is planned to be perfect. When Jonas is picked for a special job, he learns that nothing is as it seems.

A Single Shard
Linda Sue Park

Tree-ear, an orphan from Korea, longs for more than his life of rummaging through trash bins and sleeping on the ground. His life changes when he stumbles upon a job.

Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?
Eric Carle

Eric Carle’s colorful description of many animals is an enjoyable way to learn some important vocabulary about animal families.