Celebrate diversity with a picture book for very young children about the many faces of contemporary families in this companion to Shades of People. Big or small, similar or different-looking, there are all kinds of families. Some have one parent, some have two, and many include extended family. This inclusive look at many varieties of families will help young readers see beyond their own immediate experiences and begin to understand others.

"There are all kinds of families. Families can be big or small and they can change over time. Some families live together and others live apart. In every family there are people who love each other. Who's in your family?"--

When Henry falls in love with a puppy but his father will not buy it for him, his heart reacts strangely. Includes facts about the heart's role within the body.

A house is a place for shelter and rest, a place for playing and working, and a place for a family to live and love. But a house in Thailand looks nothing like a house in Mongolia, and the houses in Togo don t look like the houses in Russia. In each place, the people build their houses to accomodate their climate, customs and lifestyles, They end up with homes that vary in many ways.

"Describes how to be kind at home, including helping out, sharing, and spending time together. Includes a "Try it Out" special feature"--

"Featuring vibrant illustrations from poet-artist Bianca Stone, A Little Called Pauline invites young readers to experience Stein's playful, mysterious language for the very first time and to delight in the adventures of a girl named Pauline. According to Stone's afterword, "Pauline likes to do things her mom does, like type on a typewriter, and she doesn't like to wear dresses. She also really, really wants to get a fancy crown at the market on her...

"Parents can be mom and dad, dad and dad, single parents, stepparents, and more. Explore the many ways that diverse parents care for children"--

"Families include one child and one parent, multiple parents and grandparents with many children, and everything in between. Explore diverse families and the many ways that they care for one another"--

Celebrate fifty inspiring and powerful women who changed the world and left their mark. Throughout history, girls have often been discussed in terms of what they couldn't or shouldn't do. Not anymore. It's time for herstory--a celebration of not only what girls can do, but the remarkable things women have already accomplished, even when others tried to stop them. "Move aside history--it's time for herstory. Celebrate fifty inspiring and powerful...