Growing up is something we all must do. For children, this is a fast moving time as they go from being babies to becoming more and more skilled. With their added skills, they also acquire more responsibility. Follow along with the story of a young girl, told by her mother, as the girl goes through changes. She takes on responsibilities, such as walking and feeding the family dog, washing dishes and cleaning her own room. This story is sure to be a much loved read-aloud for boys and girls alike.

Sometimes, the things that a child hears about himself or herself is confusing to him or her. That is the case with the young boy in Almond Eyes. As a young child, he is constantly told that he has "beautiful Almond Eyes." He doesn't understand what this means until he asks his mother. She explains that his eyes are shaped like almonds because he is Korean. The boy then notices the different eye shapes of all of his friends. This is a wonderful book about celebrating the differences among friends.