Alison McGhee

"Somewhere in the world the world so far the world so wide someone is the youngest person alive. What will be the first sights they see? Sun and moon and sky... the love in someone's eye? From the magic of a baby's first sights and sounds to a wish for a far-off day, evocative text and gorgeous illustrations are imbued with the tenderness felt between parents and child. A perfect gift for new mothers and fathers and anyone who cherishes those unforgettable...

Through rhythmic text, a parent reflects on the options and opportunities possible in a beloved child's future.

A veces, cuando duerme su hija, la madre vigila su sueño y también sueña de las cosas que la niña hará algún día. A mother reflects on all the milestones, from walking in a deep wood to holding someone else's hand, that her child will achieve during life.

While trying to cope with more school work, including an assignment in her least favorite subject, reading, a sixth-grade girl faces her toughest challenge as her beloved dog--and lifelong companion--nears the end of his life.

Ten-year-old Julia Gillian's best friend is keeping secrets, their beloved lunch lady was replaced by a tyrant, and trumpet lessons prove difficult, making it hard for her to follow the music teacher's advice to "look for the joy."

Sister, who constantly feels overlooked, especially when the family gets a pet of Brother's choice, decides to send him letters expressing how she feels, and to her surprise, he thoughtfully responds.

A mother reflects on the all the milestones, from walking in a deep wood to holding someone else's hand, that her child will achieve during life.

Two roller-skating best friends--one tiny, one tall--share three comical adventures involving outrageously bright socks, an impromptu trek to the Andes, and a most unlikely marvelous companion.

A very brave witch: A young witch describes what she does on Halloween, her favorite holiday. A dark, dark tale: Journeying through a dark, dark house, a black cat surprises the only inhabitant of the abandoned residence. Three robbers: Story of three robbers who spent their loot on a castle for sad or abandoned children. By the light of the Halloween moon: In this cumulative tale, a host of Halloween spooks, including a cat, a witch, and a ghoul,...

"The fair is in town and these two very different girls--but best friends extraordinaire--use teamwork to navigate its many wonders."--Container.