parent-child relationship

Amelia Bedelia's request for a sibling takes her parents by surprise, but she is soon distracted by the possibility of finding the perfect puppy, instead.

Presents wacky, fanciful explanations--some with a kernel of truth--for rules that parents impose on their children, including reasons for brushing one's teeth, washing one's feet, and not swallowing gum.

Toby plays hide-and-seek with his parents, and as they search the entire house he thinks they will never find him.

Children feel the reassuring love of their parents no matter where they go or what they do.

Feeling unloved by his mother and new stepfather, Andy hides out in a luxurious San Francisco hotel and stages his own kidnapping in order to obtain ransom money to pay for a trip to England to see his father.

In the distant future, when fifteen-year-old Wren Natsworthy, bored with life in Anchorage, steals an Old-Tech book for a Lost Boy, she sets off a sequence of events that leads her parents, Tom and Hester, back into battle with old enemies and new.

In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world. Winner of the Newbery Medal 1984.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent's musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child's kindness, cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share.

Contains narratives in which Jack, Jen, Chris, Abby, Mateo, and Michelle try to cope with family life while figuring out rules, routines, and responsibilities; and includes guidance and advice for tweens and teens on strengthening relationships at home.

Offers advice to teenagers on how to become more independent and find some personal space while still keeping a dialogue going with parents.