Alamosa Public Library

While they are at work a mother and father send powerful "love waves" to their child at home, offering reassurance and comfort in their absence.

No one can pry a frightened Jake away from his parents on the first day of school, and so the three must watch as his classmates have fun until, at the end of the day, his teacher finally gets him to let go.

When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.

While his mother is away finding food, a newborn owl falls out of his nest and anxiously tries to find her, receiving help from various forest animals.

"In this engaging picture book, children learn that love lasts forever, even when loved ones can't be physically present."--

Drew, who prefers to be called Drool, worries her parents are never coming back when she spends the night with her grandmother.

A child, on the verge of being left behind by parents who are going out for the evening, comes up with a variety of pleas and excuses.

A babysitter sings a rhyming song to reassure the child.

"A sweet, heartwarming story of the love between parent and child that is always shared between them, even when they’re apart. And despite their separation, the love they have for each other is made even stronger by sharing kisses." --publisher's website.

When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.