Good Books for Little Friends

When the Teddy Bears Came by Martin Waddell Mom and Dad brought the new baby home. They brought a teddy bear—the first of many that came to “help care for the baby.” Tom’s own teddy bear was one of them, but soon he and Mom were caring for the bears while Dad took his turn taking care of the baby. Magnificent art illustrates this story of love in a family.

Mimi’s Christmas by Martin Waddell Mimi and all her mouse brothers and sisters were eagerly awaiting Santa Mouse. Oh, what fun they had while they waited—and after he finally came!

Merry Christmas, Davy! by Brigitte Weninger While Davy’s family was out, he gave away much of their food storage to hungry animals. His family was worried but loving when they found out. And on Christmas Eve, his new friends (the hungry animals) gave him a special gift.

Alvah and Arvilla by Mary Lyn Ray Arvilla wanted to travel, just once, like other people, but she and Alvah lived on a farm. Their animals needed to be cared for every day. She had an idea, though: “If it’s the animals keeping us here, we’ll take the animals with us.” And so they did! In a glass “car” that Alvah built! Is the art perfect for the story? As Alvah would say—“Ayuh.”