West Routt Library District

In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world.

Eleven-year-old Primrose, who lives in a small fishing village in British Columbia, recounts her experiences and all that she learns about human nature and the unpredictability of life in the months after her parents are lost at sea.

A youngster experiences the emotions of being the last to be picked up at school.

Bobo the chimp seeks hugs among various jungle animals and their young, but he does not get what he wants until he is reunited with his own parent.

Three babies are caught up in the air and given loving attention by a father, grandmother, and mother.

A parent and child enjoy the nighttime world together before bedtime.

When Owly asks his mother question after question about the world, she finds just the right ways to help him find the answers.

Mama Mouse and Little Mouse, having seen and heard various animal parents pledging their love to their children, tell each other how special they are.

Illustrations and rhyming text describe how a parent and child complement one another.

"Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds--and...