A mother tells her baby about the farm they live on and the various animals there, as she stitches images of their home into a new quilt.

When rambunctious Little Dragon's flame goes out, only his mother can fix it.

When the Little Tree sees the world around her narrowing, she worries about what life will be like for her Little Seed. She decides to take the biggest risk of all, and let Little Seed find a richer life on her own.

Celebrates the comfort and confidence a mother's voice brings to her child.

"Mama Seeton's simple and comforting whistle calls her family home, no matter how far away they may be"-- Provided by publisher.

A variety of mothers tell their children how much they love them.

Goose, Duck, Hen, Bird and the little chick, itself, cannot tell to whom a new hatchling belongs, but its mother knows.

A toddler's antics keep her mother busy as she tries to feed her, watch her on the playground, give her a bath, and put her to bed.

From a wrinkly baby rhino to a kitten's cute paws, mothers love their babies just as they are. Back matter includes photos and factoids about each featured animal.