Twelve-year-old Annie ponders the many rhythms of life the year that her mother becomes pregnant, her grandfather begins faltering, and her best friend (and running partner) becomes distant.

"Lu knows he can lead Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and the team to victory at the championships, but it might not be as easy as it seems. Suddenly there are hurdles in Lu's way--literally and not-so-literally--and Lu needs to figure out, fast, what winning the gold really means"-- Provided by publisher.

Anne Fitzgerald, a former nun turned private investigator, is hired by the Archdiocese of Boston to investigate two immaculate conceptions as terrifying forces of light and darkness gather.

An about-to-be born baby girl describes some of the things she does inside her mother's belly, like yoga, ballet dancing, playing baseball, and cooking a feast for hundreds of hungry dogs.

When Archie notices his mummy's tummy growing, he knows something strange in happening. And when a fluffy pink bundle arrives back home, Archie wonders if life will ever be the same again.

"Delaney is shocked to find out her mom is expecting twins. She likes being an only child. It's been 10 years, and she's had her parents--and her room--all to herself. But her Cupcake Club pals are excited to bake for the baby shower--until Delaney's mom wants a giant stork made out of cupcakes"-- Provided by publisher.

Through rhyming text, young animals and a little boy are reassured that their mothers will still love them after a new baby--or kittens, or cub--arrives.

"All sorts of babies from all sorts of families are loved as their families wait for their arrival"-- Provided by publisher.

When fearful seven-year-old Alvin Ho learns that his mother is expecting a baby, he develops a sympathetic pregnancy--adding to his worry about the burglar who is targeting Concord, Massachusetts.

As Dylan and his mother enjoy being together at the beach early on his fifth birthday, he cannot help but think about the baby his mother will soon have, who will join them in this special time next summer.