Upper left - The Baby Shower by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Judy Love published in 2007. From the front book flap, "We love you, Brindle. Yes, we do. We'll love your darling baby, too." "Ms. Brindle cow has had a baby! A little bird spreads the joyful news, and soon Brindle's friends are on their way to the shower. Chipmunk bakes a cake, Rabbit knits booties, and they all compose a song to greet the little one. But the best gift of all is a surprise - from Brindle herself! In this joyful celebration of family and friends, Eve Bunting and Judy Love bring back the fuzzy, funny cast of The Wedding - and welcome a few new faces, as well."
Upper right - My Mom's Wedding by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Lisa Papp published in 2006. From the front book flap, "A child of divorce, seven-year-old Pinky is torn by feelings of loyalty to her father and affection for the man her mom is about to marry. As she prepares to be the ring bearer for the upcoming wedding. Pinky is both excited and reluctant, but mostly she feels guilty. It's not until she accepts that her parents will never get back together that Pinky understands it's okay to love both her dads. As non-traditional families increasingly become the norm, this positive story will continue to grow in relevance. My Mom's Wedding offers a comforting message and helps children to work out their conflicted emotions about divorce. Parents, too, have something to learn from the amicable kindness that Pinky's mother, father and stepfather show each other."
Lower left - That's What Leprechauns Do by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully published in 2005. From the front book flap, "The three leprechauns Art, Boo, and Col have an important job to do. They must race to where they've buried the pot of gold and dig it up before the rainbow comes. The clouds are already gathering, so there'll be no time for mischief along the way. But as Mrs. Ballybunion's cow, Miss Maud Murphy's hen, and Old Jamie soon find out, the three can't resist having a little fun on the road to Paddywhackers Bog. For, in addition to putting pots of gold at the end of rainbows, mischief is what leprechauns do! Delighful illustrations from a Caldecott medalist and a charming text written in a lilting Irish style make a perfect story for St. Patrick's Day or any other time of year."
Lower right - St. Patrick's Day in the Morning by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Jan Brett published in 1980, From back cover, "It's not fair, Neil," Jamie Donovan said to his sheepdog. "I want to walk in the parade, too. They say I'm too small - that I couldn't get to the top of Acorn Hill alone. But what do they know!" "Come and join Jamie as he creates his own St. Patrick's Day parade and proves that he is big enough to climb Acorn Hill!"
Upper right - My Mom's Wedding by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Lisa Papp published in 2006. From the front book flap, "A child of divorce, seven-year-old Pinky is torn by feelings of loyalty to her father and affection for the man her mom is about to marry. As she prepares to be the ring bearer for the upcoming wedding. Pinky is both excited and reluctant, but mostly she feels guilty. It's not until she accepts that her parents will never get back together that Pinky understands it's okay to love both her dads. As non-traditional families increasingly become the norm, this positive story will continue to grow in relevance. My Mom's Wedding offers a comforting message and helps children to work out their conflicted emotions about divorce. Parents, too, have something to learn from the amicable kindness that Pinky's mother, father and stepfather show each other."
Lower left - That's What Leprechauns Do by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully published in 2005. From the front book flap, "The three leprechauns Art, Boo, and Col have an important job to do. They must race to where they've buried the pot of gold and dig it up before the rainbow comes. The clouds are already gathering, so there'll be no time for mischief along the way. But as Mrs. Ballybunion's cow, Miss Maud Murphy's hen, and Old Jamie soon find out, the three can't resist having a little fun on the road to Paddywhackers Bog. For, in addition to putting pots of gold at the end of rainbows, mischief is what leprechauns do! Delighful illustrations from a Caldecott medalist and a charming text written in a lilting Irish style make a perfect story for St. Patrick's Day or any other time of year."
Lower right - St. Patrick's Day in the Morning by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Jan Brett published in 1980, From back cover, "It's not fair, Neil," Jamie Donovan said to his sheepdog. "I want to walk in the parade, too. They say I'm too small - that I couldn't get to the top of Acorn Hill alone. But what do they know!" "Come and join Jamie as he creates his own St. Patrick's Day parade and proves that he is big enough to climb Acorn Hill!"