Most Popular Books by Anna Pignataro

Three Anna Pignataro books in one hardcover collection Three of Anna Pignataro''s tales of motherly love are now bound together in one beautiful, keepsake edition. These gently affirming stories feature Sammy, a young bear with important questions, and his Mama, who assures him that she is with him every step of the way. This hardcover volume includes: * Mama, Will You Hold My Hand? * Mama, How Long Will You Love Me? * Mama, Will I Be Yours Forever?

In this beautiful story of kindness and empathy, loneliness and love, one creature finds that the help he needs is just a song and a sigh away. Whale''s beautiful song winds its way through the ocean, reaching the farthest of faraways. His song is one of happiness and hope, magic and wonder--and Whale''s fellow sea creatures are calmed, cheered, and lulled by it. But though Whale sings his tender song day after day, night after night, Whale wonders why he has no song to fill his empty heart. So when he lets out a mournful sigh, the ocean carries it like a wish through its fathoms, bringing it to just the right place. Filled with stunning art and poetic language, this poignant story reminds us that being kind and helping a friend in need is sometimes the most beautiful thing of all. Praise for The Heart of a Whale: "A picture book . . . that touches on the wistfulness of solitude and the joy of finding a companion." --The Wall Street Journal * "Lyrical text . . . dreamlike . . . A sweet cetacean story." --Kirkus Reviews,*STARRED REVIEW* * "This visually stunning story is as beautiful to see as it is to read." --SLJ, *STARRED REVIEW* "This is a quiet, gentle love story that will appeal to youngsters." --Booklist "The text is lyrical and imagistic . . . the illustrations evince an undulating dreaminess. This is a calming and peaceful bedtime readaloud." --BCCB

The precious follow-up to MAMA WILL YOU HOLD MY HAND? and MAMA, HOW LONG WILL YOU LOVE ME? From bestselling author/illustrator Anna Pignataro comes the third title in her bestselling series, MAMA, WILL I BE YOURS FOREVER?, a sweet and loving portrayal of what "forever" means. The world is a very big place filled with everyday wonders that can both fascinate and confuse young readers. But Anna''s text and sweeping illustrations are reassuring and engaging, showcasing the love of a parent for their child as well as introducing children to the many wonders of nature and life.

A little bear wants to know how long his mother will love him.

Welcome to Apple Street, where the sun is shining and six little animal friends are doing what they like to do best of all. But what happens when it starts to rain?

Themes of friendship and belonging On the very first day that Nic and Naomi became friends they discovered that there were two things they both liked the best. The first was that they liked to run fast. They found that they could run faster than anyone just after Naomi and her mother moved into the little wooden falling-down house right at the end of Rabbit Street. Nic and Naomi have a race down Rabbit Street straight off and then discover all the other fun and funny things they have in common...

How important is a name? Ewan decides to change his, and his family plays along. Each day Ewan has a new name, until one day he chooses one that he doesn''t know is strictly for girls. While learning the days of the week, children can identify with Ewan and his search for his sense of self, and enjoy the unfolding drama of daily family life. Parents and teachers will be amused and entertained by this feisty little boy. Finally Ewan''s mum and dad let Ewan find his own satisfactory solution.

All around us, the world grows -- much as a mother''s love for her child. In this exquisite new picture book, Pip, an adorably curious little panda, asks, "Mama, when will I be big?" Mama uses examples in nature to show that, like the world around them, Pip will grow -- as will her love for her cub. A beautifully illustrated story celebrating the affectionate relationship between parent and child, and fostering an appreciation for the ever-changing natural world and its gifts. A must-have for bedtime, storytime or any time!

So many animals have great big questions to ask. But who can give them a great big answer? This story is based on the tale of Noah''s Ark, and features themes of tolerance and acceptance.

Picture story book for young children, first published in hardback in 1998. Oskar the cat lives happily with the caretaker and his family until war comes to his city. Oskar waits many years for his family to return.

It''s summer on Bondi Beach and Jack''s planning to spend most of it in the surf with his best friend Mikey. But he hasn''t counted on meeting a very determined mermaid, with marriage on her mind.