Joey Daring Caring and Curious
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2014

Joey Daring Caring and Curious

By Marcella Marino Craver, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (Illustrator)

A mischievous child questions if his mom loves him as much as his siblings.

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32 pages
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Joey worries he's not his mom's favorite, overshadowed by his studious brother and sweet sister. Unable to ask directly, he sends a note with a simple question: Who is your favorite? As Joey awaits her response, he learns about the power of unconditional love. Can a mother's heart truly hold equal love for each child, mischief and all? This heartwarming tale explores sibling rivalry and the reassuring bond of family love, leaving readers to ponder the true meaning of favoritism and acceptance.

From the publisher

“This delightful book serves as a wonderful reminder of parental unconditional love.”–Children’s Books Heal Joey is concerned that Mom prefers his siblings over him. After all, he more rambunctious and mischievous than his studious older brother Jake and his sweet baby sister Olivia. He can’t ask her directly, so instead her sends Mom a note: Who is your favorite? with check boxes next to each of their names. But Mom knows just how to answer that question – and others. Is it possible that Mom loves Joey, Jake and Olivia unconditionally, mischief and all? Children with siblings may naturally compare their own behaviors to those of their sisters and brothers, and feel that they are not living up to their parents’ expectations. This book serves as a fun reminder about the concept of unconditional love. You may not always love the ways your child behaves, but you will always love your child for who he or she is as an individual! Includes a “Note to Parents.”

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about loveBooks about habits and behaviorBooks about mother and child
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Book details

Publication
Published
September 15, 2014
First published
March 1, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781433816529

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