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Family Togetherness December 2025 |
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Mama's home
by Shay Youngblood
While her mother works, a young girl is taken care of by all the Big Mamas in her community, who shower her with love and affection, in this heartwarming story that celebrates the wider meaning of family.
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The littlest yak : home is where the herd is
by Lu Fraser
As the ice begins to thaw and the time for the yaks to move on and find a new mountain has come, Gertie Yak loads up her sled with everything she holds dear, but in her haste, she forgets her baby sister.
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Fry bread : a Native American family story
by Noble Maillard
A celebration of the long-cherished Seminole Nation tradition of sharing fry bread during family meals combines evocative verses with vibrant artwork.
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The gathering table
by Antwan Eady
A Southern family gathers in their backyard around a special table to celebrate important moments throughout the year, from anniversaries to new births, as they share food, traditions, and love.
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Bathe the cat
by Alice B. McGinty
To avoid getting a bath, the family cat keeps scrambling the list of chores with hilarious results, in this purr-fectly entertaining read-aloud story.
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Milo imagines the world
by Matt de la Peäna
The team behind the Newbery Medal-winning Last Stop on Market Street follows the experiences of a little boy who creatively imagines the stories of fellow passengers on a long subway ride.
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Sinclair, the velociraptor who thought he was a chicken
by Douglas Rees
An unusual chicken with long, sharp teeth and claws, Sinclair proves to be the best chicken ever when Gorgosaurus threatens his family, in this heartwarming and hilarious celebration of dinosaurs, chickens, family and the joy of accepting who we are.
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The Verts : a story of introverts and extroverts
by Ann Patchett
Siblings Estie and Ivan Vert, one an extrovert, one an introvert, must learn what makes the other comfortable when Estie plans a big birthday party for Ivan without asking if it's what he wants, in this story about appreciating differences and being unapologetically yourself.
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Just us
by Molly Beth Griffin
When a storm prevents all the relatives from gathering together for the holidays, a family navigates disappointment with mindfulness and gratitude as they piece together a holiday full of new traditions while still acknowledging that it's okay to miss the old ones.
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Feast for 10
by Cathryn Falwell
Numbers from one to ten are used to tell how members of a family shop and work together to prepare a meal.
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The greatest
by Veera Hiranandani
Sundays are the best days of the week because his three grandchildren come to visit, bestowing affection and admiration on him, making him wonder why he's so great, in this heartfelt tribute to grandparents everywhere.
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Me gusta
by Angela Dominguez
In the affirmative and encouraging Me Gusta, acclaimed author and illustrator Angela Dominguez combines Spanish and English in a poetic and touching story of family, reminding us that through the adventures and the heartbreak, love conquers all and transcends language.
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Fresh juice
by Robert Liu-Trujillo
Art and his dad venture to their local farmer's market to find fresh ingredients to make a juice that will help Dad overcome his cold, and learn that staying healthy takes carrots, collards, cayenne, and community.
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Swift Fox all along
by Rebecca Thomas
When Swift Fox's father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, her belly is already full of butterflies. And when he tells her that today is the day that she'll learn how to be Mi'kmaq, the butterflies grow even bigger. What if she doesn't fit in with her family?
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Quiet time with my seeya
by Dinalie Dabarera
This tender meditation on the unconditional love between a grandparent and grandchild follows a young girl as she does special things with her beloved Seeyah despite their language barrier because what matters is the time they spend together and the love they share.
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Only for a little while
by Gabriela Orozco Belt
When Maribel's family has to move in with Tâia Carmen because Papi lost his job, Maribel and her sister feel unsettled. It's not always easy sharing a room or being in a house full of loud cousins, but Papi reminds the girls that it's only por un ratito--just for a little while.
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When love is more than words
by Jocelyn Chung
Lyrical text and vibrant illustrations portray and celebrate a family whose caring actions speak louder than words, as a little girl sees the love shown in her extended family by the way they nurture one another through stories, food and spending time together.
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Too much : my great big Native family
by Laurel Goodluck
When Russell tries to share exciting news with his large, Native family, he struggles with being heard, but after he ventures out on his own he realizes how much he loves his family
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Soul food Sunday
by Winsome Bingham
While he is at Granny's on a Sunday, the narrator helps cook the family meal and even contributes his own sweet surprise, in this loving celebration of food, traditions and gathering together at the table.
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The mochi makers
by Fujimoto-Johnson, Sharon
A girl and her grandmother spend the day making mochi together in this gentle and joyous celebration of family, tradition, and the memories that matter most. Includes information on mochi and a recipe.
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Just like a mama
by Alice Faye Duncan
A celebration of the heart connection between adopted children and the forever families who welcome them with kindness, care and unconditional love is powerfully portrayed in this picture book.
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The blue table
by Christopher Raschka
A two-time Caldecott Medalist celebrates family, community, generosity and giving thanks in this stunning and innovative picture book set entirely around a blue table.
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Going down home with Daddy
by Kelly Starling Lyons
In this rich and moving celebration of history, culture and ritual, eloquent text and stunning illustrations illuminate the power of family and multigenerational family traditions.
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Pierce County Library System
3005 112th St. E, Tacoma, Washington 98446
253-548-3300mypcls.org |
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