Amelia uses her creativity to find the perfect Mother's Day gift for her mom.

In this rhyming adaptation for children of Gregory E. Lang's Why a daughter needs a mom, relates the ways mothers help their daughters learn and grow and demonstrates the power of the special bond shared between them.

Raaga loves to sing and to listen to her grandfather's stories. She especially loves hearing about the origins of Diwali, a holiday that honors Lord Rama's victorious return to his kingdom after vanquishing the demon Ravana. Raaga, whose name means melody, hopes to conquer her own fears of singing in front of an audience at the Royal Palace on Diwali. While unkind comments about her dark skin made her shy away in the past, this year Raaga feels brave...

Meet January, a little girl who dislikes cold weather and dreads having to go outside and return to school following winter break. Can her school friends help January to both warm up and cheer up? Includes January facts, discussion questions, and a recipe.