Describes the characteristics and various advantages of reading.

Presents a variety of sisters, with long hair and no hair, helping in the kitchen and helping in the garage, living with you and living far away.

"We can all help protect the earth and make it feel good. If we take care of it, it will take care of us!" --back cover.

Describes a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways, and special no matter what.

Describes peace as making new friends, sharing a meal, feeling good about yourself, and more.

Looks at different ways to show kindness, including choosing kind words, giving compliments, and offering help without being asked.

Relates the things that can frighten children and how these fears may be overcome.

Represents a variety of mothers, with short hair and big hair, driving minivans and motorcycles, swimming and dancing, and hugging and kissing their children.

Presents the different ways grandmothers show their grandchildren love, from offering advice and babysitting to making things and giving lots of kisses.