I Love My Mommy Because...
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Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 1991

I Love My Mommy Because...

Written by Laurel Porter Gaylord · Illustrated by Ashley Wolff

Discover the tender bonds between mothers and their little ones across the animal kingdom.

4.3 Goodreads · 795 ratings
22 pages· ~390L
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Celebrate the love between mothers and their children in this charming board book. From a human child receiving a warm hug to a kitten sharing secrets with its mom, and a joey kangaroo being tucked in, each page reveals the tender moments shared in the animal world. Perfect for Mother's Day or any day, this book is a delightful way for little ones to express their love for their moms. What heartwarming scenes will you and your child discover together?

From the publisher

The perfect board book for babies and toddlers to read with Mom!”I love my mommy because she gives me great big hugs.”This book begins with a heartwarming scene between a human parent and child, but moves on to loving care in many animal families. “She listens when I talk,” says a mewing kitten. “She tucks me in,” says a joey kangaroo. Children will love reading about how baby animals spend time with their moms, and mammas everywhere will love celebrating Mother’s Day–or any occassion!–with this adorable gift from their little ones.

At a glance
Format
Board book
Pages
22
Reading age
1–3
Audience
Board
Lexile
~390L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about momsBooks about familyBooks about parents
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.7
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
March 30, 2004
First published
January 1, 1991
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525472476

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