Helen Plum Library

A little boy worries throughout the summer that he's not getting bigger, but at the end of the season he tries on his winter clothes and realizes that he has grown

"What is it like to be a puppy? Author of the classic Inside of a Dog, Alexandra Horowitz tries to find out, spending a year scrutinizing her puppy's daily existence, and poring over the science of early dog development. Few of us meet our dogs at Day One. The dog who will, eventually, become an integral part of our family, our constant companion and best friend, is born without us into a family of her own. A puppy's critical early development into...

A little boy celebrates all the things he can do now that he has a big boy bed

"An internationally respected neurologist offers a revolutionary look at the brains of adolescents, providing surprising insights--including why smart kids often do stupid things--and practical advice for adults and teens. In this groundbreaking, accessible book, Dr. Frances E. Jensen, a mother, teacher, researcher, and internationally known expert in neurology, introduces us to the mystery and magic of the teen brain. One of the first books to focus...

A big boy and his best stuffed friend seek the courage to move to a gigantic new bed

Frustrated when his parents tell him he is too little for some things and too big for others, Olie decides to use the shrink and grow-a-lator

Describes the development of a baby kangaroo

Illustrates the life of a tiny acorn growing up to be a tall oak tree