Punky's grandmother gives Punky her "brave" glasses and sends her on a mission. Punky sets out with her skateboard, and the mantra her grandmother told her, "Be helpful. Be giving. Be brave."

Bea, a lion enthusiast who doesn't like sand, has the most amazing day with a sand lion.

A mom helps her daughter describe her dream -- in the greatest detail.

Little Louie is sick and all he wants is mom. But his nose is so stuffed it sounds like he is calling "Bob" (the dog) not "Mom." The author instructs readers to read it as though they have the worst cold ever.

A mother and daughter plant tulip, daffodil and hyacinth bulbs in their garden. Together they watch how something small grows into something beautiful.

Between the scalp massage and compliments from dad - Tina Olajide makes wash day look so fun. Not yet available at the Boston Public Library