A beloved and very sleepy little boy resists his mother's efforts to put him to bed.

When Mama arrives home, she and her child enjoy a series of activities together before bedtime.

A mother who has cancer gently informs her child of what the effects will be, and reminds her little one of all the special times they have shared, and will continue to share, even while she undergoes treatment.

Illustrations and rhyming text reassure a series of barnyard babies, as well as the reader, that mamas always come back.

Two mothers--a human and a bird--prepare for the birth of their babies while living very close to each other.

After listening to their respective mothers tell them separately about the dangers lurking in the woods, a little boy and a wolf cub get lost in the forest, where they meet, become friends, and play together until they are found by their worried mothers.

A little elephant named Monty remembers his mother's love when he needs courage to find his way home.

Small Bear's mother promises stories before their winter slumber if Small Bear will help prepare with no dilly dallying, but the playful cub finds it hard to stick to her tasks.

"A puppy comes to live with his adoptive mother, who is a cat."--

A little girl draws on the frosted window while waiting for her mother to return home.