Amy Hest

A book about friendship, new beginnings and that indescribable measure of love that we call a dog.

Even after a story, being tucked in, and warm milk, Sam is not ready to go to sleep until his mother kisses him good-night.

Harry sits on the porch with Mr. George Baker, an African American who is one hundred years old but can still dance and play the drums, waiting for the school bus that will take them both to the class where they are learning to read.

Although her parents love walking in the rain, Baby Duck does not--until Grandpa shares a secret with her.

"After a young boy's beloved dog dies, the boy encounters a stray dog on the beach. At first, the boy is not interested in having another dog as a pet, but as he walks and plays on the beach, he gradually becomes interested in taking care of the stray dog as a pet"--

Baby Duck experiences the fear of the first day of school, but with a little help from Grampa, everything turns out okay in the end.

The hard-working daughter of two bakers and a perfectly nice stray dog live lonely lives in the same town, until they meet one very stormy day.

On a rainy day when Baby Duck is sick with a cold, her grandfather cheers her up by showing her family photographs.

Three full color tales about a special intergenerational bond, featuring Little Chick and her loving Old Auntie.

In a series of letters to her new dog, fourth-grader Annie Rossi relates her daily exploits and remembers her mother.