Todd Parr

There is a problem with the cake Otto the dog makes for his birthday party, but he and his friends have a good time anyway.

Describes the characteristics and various advantages of reading.

Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what.

Relates things that make people feel good.

Presents a variety of sisters, with long hair and no hair, helping in the kitchen and helping in the garage, living with you and living far away.

Presents a variety of brothers, some quiet and some wild, some who study bugs and some who eat them, some who look like you and some who do not.

Presents the different ways grandmothers show their grandchildren love, from offering advice and babysitting to making things and giving lots of kisses.

"Celebrate all the joys and wonders that the Spring season brings including holidays, spring cleaning, allergies, and the Earth"-- Provided by publisher.

"Todd Parr introduces readers to all the things they can do at school"-- Provided by publisher.