Alison McGhee

A little boy in a sheriff's hat and his dog deputy are bringing donuts home when the "Sheriff" is unable to resist getting rid of a slightly squished powdered donut, then wonders how everyone knows he ate it.

Through rhythmic text, a parent reflects on the options and opportunities possible in a beloved child's future.

A loyal dog promises to protect his young mistress and her home from any danger.

A father reflects on how the future depends upon all of the little things in his son's world, from his yellow drinking cup to a big cardboard box.

"Percy may be a small dog, but he more than makes up for it in attitude and energy. Holding tight to his precious toy ball, he makes his way to the dog park, coming across three friends along the way ... At the park, the four friends have fun running, digging, and sniffing--until a sneering, jeering squirrel dares to challenge Percy, causing him to drop his beloved toy"--Amazon.com.

"Somewhere in the world, the world so far, the world so wide, someone is the youngest person alive. What will be the first sights they see? Sun and moon and sky...the love in someone's eye? From the magic of a baby's first sights and sounds to a wish for a far-off day, evocative text and gorgeous illustrations are imbued with the tenderness felt between parents and child. A perfect gift for new mothers and fathers and anyone who cherishes those unforgettable...

Brother chronicles life with his frequently-annoying Sister, from the time she is born until she is ten and he leaves for college, through a series of letters and drawings.