Norma Simon

Students in Mrs. Mack's class describe their families--big or small, living together or apart, with two moms or none--and learn why every family is special and important.

Pictures and text survey the various patterns and relationships that may constitute families, emphasizing the ties between parents and children.

A little boy comments on various situations throughout the day.

Text and pictures relate situations which sometimes result in such reactions as frustration, anxiety, humiliation, and loss of control.

A young child learns that nobody's perfect, yet people can be wonderful just the same.

Explains the background and ritual of the Passover celebration.

A child tells how the family gets ready for the birth of kittens, puppies, and a new baby.