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Books in the Families genre:

Michael Hague’s Family Easter Treasury (1999)

An anthology of biblical texts, poems and stories.

Read online at archive.org.

Author(s): Various
Illustrator(s): Michael Hague

The Railway Children (1999)

When their father is taken away by strangers, the lives of three children are altered forever. They move with their mother to a cottage by a railway. The railway becomes their playground, and they befriend the rail workers and passengers who eventual... View More

Author(s): E. Nesbit
Illustrator(s): Inga Moore

Stuart Little (1999)

Stuart Little is only two inches tall, but he has great adventures. For this edition Rosemary Wells has colored the illustrations. Read online at archive.org. ... View More

Author(s): E. B. White
Illustrator(s): Rosemary Wells
Garth Williams

All for the Newborn Baby (2000)

Mary sings a lullaby to the newborn baby Jesus in the manger. In her song, she describes how the world is rejoicing at his birth. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Phyllis Root
Illustrator(s): Nicola Bayley

Bonjour, Babar! (2000)

In 1931 Jean de Brunhoff created Babar, a little elephant who walked out of the jungle and into the hearts of readers the world over. Widely recognized as the father of the picture book, Jean de Brunhoff wrote and illustrated six Babar stories before... View More

Author(s): Jean de Brunhoff
Illustrator(s): Jean de Brunhoff

First Friends (2000)

Toddlers make their first friends.

Read online at archive.org. 

Author(s): Lenore Blegvad
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

The Lion’s Share (2000)

A lion cub is born with wings and can’t wait to try them.

Read online at archive.org

Author(s): Chris Conover
Illustrator(s): Chris Conover

Raphael and the Noble Task (2000)

The denizens of the Cathedral, both of flesh and stone, rally around when a baby is left in their care.

Author(s): Catherine Salton
Illustrator(s): David Weitzman

T-Model Tommy (2000)

Tommy Ballard has his way to make in the Depression, but with the help of his sturdy Model-T, he’s well on his way.

Author(s): Stephen W. Meader
Illustrator(s): Edward Shenton

The Tale of Peter Rabbit (2000)

Once there were four bunnies, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. Peter disobeys his mother and goes into Mr. McGregor’s garden. Read online at archive.org.... View More

Author(s): Beatrix Potter
Illustrator(s): Michael Hague

The Time Bike (2000)

In this, the sixth installment in the adventures of the transcendentalist clan from Concord, Eddy receives the gift of a bicycle from India that takes the rider through time. Read online at Internet Archive.... View More

Author(s): Jane Langton
Illustrator(s): Erik Blegvad

When I Have a Little Girl; When I Have a Little Boy (2000)

A flip book that is really two books in one. A boy and a girl imagine what it will be like to have children of their own. The original illustrations have been colored for this edition.

Author(s): Charlotte Zolotow
Illustrator(s): Hilary Knight

The Book About Moomin, Mymble and Little My (2001)

In a delightful, curious game of what comes next, Moomintroll travels through the woods to get home with milk for Moominmamma. A simple trip turns into a colorful adventure as Moomintroll meets Mymble, who has lost her sister, Little My. Along the wa... View More

Author(s): Tove Jansson
Illustrator(s): Tove Jansson

The Dirty Little Boy (2001)

The little boy tries to clean himself the way the animals do and only gets dirtier.

Read online at archive.org

Author(s): Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrator(s): Steven Salerno

Goin’ Someplace Special (2001)

In 1950’s Nashville Tricia Ann sees signs saying “For Whites Only” until her grandmother takes her to the library.

Author(s): Patricia C. McKissack
Illustrator(s): Jerry Pinkney

Love Songs of the Little Bear (2001)

Four poems by a famous writer, illustrated by a famous artist.

Read online at archive.org

Author(s): Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrator(s): Susan Jeffers

Mouse of My Heart (2001)

An anthology of previously published and unpublished work.

Read online at archive.org. 

Author(s): Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrator(s): Loretta Krupinski

Pamela Walks the Dog (2001)

Pamela gets ready to walk her dog, but discovers a problem and has to have the help of her sister to fix it.

Author(s): Christine Marlin
Illustrator(s): Hilda van Stockum

Sandmare (2001)

Polly and her father draw a horse on the beach, and it comes to life and gallops to the stars.

Author(s): Helen Cooper
Illustrator(s): Ted Dewan

Tatty Ratty (2001)

When Tatty Ratty wanders off again, Molly keeps track of his adventures in her dreams until he comes home again.

Author(s): Helen Cooper
Illustrator(s): Helen Cooper

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