Amy Hest

When a little bear becomes separated from its mother in New York, a sympathetic child explains the proper steps that must be taken to reunite them.

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

Mabel doesn't want to go to sleep while Mama and Papa are having a dance party downstairs.

Although her parents love walking in the rain, Baby Duck does not--until Grandpa shares a secret with her.

After a young boy's beloved pet passes away, he encounters an adorable stray dog on the beach. The boy tries to walk away and ignore the cuddly creature, but the puppy continues to follow him, undeterred. Though the boy is still dealing with the pain of his loss and feels afraid to care about a new pet again, as the two walk the sand together, the boy slowly opens himself up to the joy of having a new dog in his life and making peace with the past. New...

Best friends Billy and Rose, an industrious sheep and a laid-back pig, sometimes see things differently. When they play catch, Rose insists that Billy throws too high, and he counters that she throws too low. While Rose thinks washing clothes is the world's biggest chore, Billy contends that playing the cello holds that distinction. Still, these endearing friends always find a way to work things out: What if Billy plays a cello serenade for Rose while...

Next-door-neighbors Bunny and Dog go about their days as the seasons pass, always noticing one another but never saying hello, until one day, when they are both outside, they see a shooting star that inspires them to try to be friends.

Three full color tales about a special intergenerational bond, featuring Little Chick and his loving Old Auntie.

When Dad forgets to check on Bunny one night, Bunny gets up to check on Dad.