Shelley Rotner

"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" --Amazon.com.

Presents a lyrical celebration of the arrival of spring, which is marked by changes in plant and animal life.

Explores the many different shades of human skin, and points out that skin is just a covering that does not reveal what someone is like inside.

Simple text and color photographs depict a diverse group of children attending school. Illustrates how they arrive at school, learn, visit the library, go to art, music, and gym, have lunch, play at recess, and go on field trips.

Children share what they like about the farm.

Photographs and simple text describe all kinds of large and small boats and their functions.

Honeybees, which pollinate many types of plants, are disappearing. Learn the possible explanations for bees' disappearance, what scientists are doing to address the problem, and what you can do.

A celebration of love and the many ways to express it.

In this alliterative story, Patty tries to decide what kind of pet she wants.

With a perceptive text and dynamic photographs, the creators of this book demystify adoption for young children and celebrate the joy that comes with adding to a family.