Judith Koppens

"Mila has a tummy ache. She doesn't feel like playing with puzzles or blocks. She doesn't even feel like eating snacks. Her teacher knows just what it is: "I think you miss your mommy, Mila." Luckily, Mila's friends, Sen and Liza, are there to cheer her up. With their help, Mila finds that she doesn't miss her mommy as much anymore. An endearing, simple story about emotions, starting school and missing your mommy or daddy. For toddlers ages 30 months...

"Mila is lying in her bed in Mommy's house. It's dark all around her. Very dark. Mommy forgot to check if there were any monsters! Daddy always checks, but this is Mommy's house. Does Mommy have someone to chase away the monsters? Who could that be?"--Back cover

"Sir Tim and Sara go to the park together. Sara spends time playing with her friend Max. How does that make Tim feel"--Amazon.

"It's raining. But that's okay because Sam is warm and cozy inside, reading a book. Her little dog, Benny, doesn't want to read. He wants to play. Sam tries to convince Benny that reading is fun. Maybe he'd like a different book? Sam decides to bring Benny to the library. Will she find the perfect book for Benny?"--Jacket.

It's hot outside. Sam and Benny would really like to cool off in the lake. But first, Benny has to take swimming lessons and pass his test. And that's not easy for a dog..