"Multicultural and multigenerational people demonstrate what it means to be a family and how all families offer each other support and love"--

A mother shares with her child all the ways in which family members and friends were loving and welcoming before the child was even born.

A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire.

Presents three tales of an endearing and enduring character, Tola, who lives in an apartment in the busy city of Lagos, Nigeria, with her sister, brother and grandmommy.

"As the seasons turn, Maisie rides her bull in and out of Dada's tall tales. Her Mama wears linen and plays the viola. Her Dada wears kente cloth and plays the marimba. They come from different places, but they hug her in the same way. And most of all, they love her just the same. A joyful celebration of a mixed-race family and the love that binds us all together."--

First-grader Posey is concerned that her spring vacation will be boring compared to her friends' travels, but her mother's plan to take each day as it comes turns out to be full of excitement.

When Mama Bear decides to turn her hobby into a business, each member of the Bear family tries to help a little more around the house.

A young superhero describes his awesome powers, which he then demonstrates as various foes arrive on the scene.

A young boy reflects on the idea that nobody is perfect, including the other members of his family, but decides that, on the whole, with a little patience, they come close.

When the family apartment is sold, Sam is not sure he wants to move, but the experience proves to be exciting and fun.