Are You My Mother?
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1960 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Are You My Mother?

By P.D. Eastman

A baby bird searches for his mother after hatching from his egg and falling out of his nest.

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64 pages· 701 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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A newly hatched baby bird sets off on a whimsical journey to find his mother, despite never having seen her. As he encounters a series of animals—a kitten, a hen, a dog, and even a Snort—his determination grows. Each humorous encounter brings him closer to understanding the bond he seeks. Will he recognize his mother when he finally finds her? This delightful tale captures the essence of a child's quest for belonging and the unbreakable bond between mother and child, wrapped in a charming narrative that encourages young readers to explore the world of books.

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Never having seen his mother, a baby bird makes humorous mistakes trying to find her.

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Format
Pages
64
Words
701
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
240L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about mother and childBooks about belongingBooks about birdsBooks about moms
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.6
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5456
Publication
Published
June 12, 1960
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394800189

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