Ann Morris

Eight-year-old Angelica lives in an apartment in San Francisco with her parents, Anna and Tony. Her Grandma Francisca lives next door. Angelica enjoys spending time with her grandmother after school and on weekends. From Francisca, Angelica learns much about the family and its traditions and values. Grandma Francisca is an active woman who has many different jobs. She grew up in New Mexico with eight brothers and sisters. Her parents were born in...

Illustrations and brief text present various holidays celebrated around the world, including New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Easter, Ramadan, Diwali, Posadas, and Hanukkah.

An African American grandmother relates family and cultural history to her grandson in their Queens, New York, apartment as she tells of growing up in segregated Birmingham, Alabama. Includes a recipe and the words to Amazing Grace.

A Chinese-American grandmother relates family and cultural history from her life in Guangzhou, China to her grandchildren.

Celebrates the many different kinds of bread and how it may be enjoyed

A simple explanation of families, how they function, how they are different, and how they are alike.

Introduces Steve Plaut, an elementary school principal, describing what he does during the school day and how he interacts with other staff and students.

Introduces Maria Rodriguez, an elementary school librarian, describing what she does during the school day and how she interacts with other staff and students.

Photographs and simple text introduce different devices used by people around the world to make our lives and work easier.