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1) Son
Author
Series
Giver quartet volume 4
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
Unlike the other Birthmothers in her utopian community, teenaged Claire forms an attachment to her baby, feeling a great loss when he is taken to the Nurturing Center to be adopted by a family unit.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way in this easy-reader version of the 2007 tale. Includes note to parents and teachers, as well as activities.
Author
Series
Llama Llama (Picture books) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
At bedtime, a little llama worries after his mother puts him to bed and goes downstairs.
7) Just for you
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is trying his best to be a help to his mother...Whether he's trying to make breakfast, mow the lawn, or carry the groceries--maybe it's Little Critter who needs some help after all"--
Author
Series
Llama Llama (Picture books) volume 4
Publisher
Viking
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this rhyming story, Llama Llama becomes overwhelmed as Christmas preparations progress, until his mother reminds him of the real gift the holiday brings.
Author
Series
Llama Llama (Picture books) volume 2
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A young llama wants to play but must go shopping with his mother instead, and so he gets angry and makes a mess at the store.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this variation on an old lullaby, a mother dragon promises her fussy baby a variety of tasty treats, from a princess and some knights to a magician and three musketeers.
12) The snow day
Author
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A little rabbit enjoys having a day off from kindergarten and spending time with his mother during a snowstorm, but his father's flight home is cancelled until the snow stops falling.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, ... author and ... actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, [meant to welcome] a baby to the party of life"--Publisher marketing.
16) Mommy's love
Author
Publisher
Familius
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
As time goes by, always know: Mommy's love will grow and grow.
17) Again!
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
At bedtime, Cedric the dragon wants his mother to read his favorite book again, and again, and again.
18) Who loves me?
Author
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed, an imprint of ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Walter questions his mother about who loves him.
19) I love my mom
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A young zebra named Ollie tells what he likes to do with his mom.
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