Amy Hest

Even after a story, being tucked in, and warm milk, Sam is not ready to go to sleep until his mother kisses him good-night.

A thirteen-year-old Jewish orphan reluctantly leaves her grandmother and immigrates to New York City, where she works for three years sewing lace and earning money to bring Grandmother to the United States, too.

It's a snowy day, and Grampa is coming by train for a visit. Henry can't wait for him to meet his new puppy, Charley.

Despite her mother's reminder that "navy blue is what you always have," Gabby begs her tailor grandfather to make her a beautiful purple fall coat.

Bunny and Dog live on opposite sides of the fence. No one says hello. Or hi. But on the night of the shooting star, two doors open...

When Mrs. Bear and little Sam deliver the cakes they have made for their friends in the neighborhood, Sam carries the cakes all by himself, through the snow and up to the front doors.

In a little red house, a dog named Buster ducks under the table. He waits and watches and waits some more. Thump, goes his heart. Thump, thump, thump. And then ... CHAAA! Out of the shadows comes the baby, squealing and whirling and bumping his nose! Go, Buster, go! Is behind the blue chair a good place to hide! Maybe ... All day long, Buster and the baby go, go, go in this playful game of chase, winding up in a heart-tugging role reversal come bedtime....

A book about friendship, new beginnings and that indescribable measure of love that we call a dog.

"George is an old dog, and he doesn't run fast anymore. But he still needs a walk, and each day, Mother, Dad, and the big kids take turns. Rosie, the little one, trails behind. George doesn't hurry. And he always, always keeps an eye on Rosie. Imbued with warmth, this ... oceanside tale ... celebrates the idea of quiet, unhurried moments with loved ones and the beautiful connection between young and old"--