The boy in this book is growing and changing--just like you! Self-acceptance and change are celebrated when a child gives up babyish ways and becomes a big boy! The boy in this book is too big for his crib, his shoes, and his tricycle. And he is too big for Grandpa to pick up. But he is just right for his big-boy bed, his new shirt, and his bicycle. And he is just right for a hug from Grandpa, for his sister, and for this book. He is just right! Delightful...

Ever since they were Snotsippers, Jack and the girl have fought, until one day she steals his bike and as he and the Amigos try to recover it, Jack realizes that he is growing up and must eventually leave the "goodlands and badlands of Hokey Pokey."

When Janey gets tired of hearing that she is not big enough to do the fun things she wants to do, she decides that she is not big enough to do boring things too.

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

Bear is growing up and wants to prepare for his birthday party without help, but soon learns that some things are more fun to do with friends.

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

A mother and her young daughter reflect on the daughter's growing up, including her infancy, potty training, first words, and starting school, noting how nothing has been what the mother expected.

A little girl delights her brother with a series of promises about all the wonderful things she'll do to make him happy as they both grow up.

"Walt is not the tallest or the curliest or the pointiest or even the crunchiest. A confounded blade of grass searches for his 'est' in this hilarious story about growing up"--

Benny learns many things during the first year of his life. Includes nonfiction information about infant development.