My Mom Travels a Lot
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1981

My Mom Travels a Lot

Written by Caroline Feller Bauer and Nancy Winslow Parker

A child navigates the ups and downs of a mother's distant job.

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32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

A young child grapples with the bittersweet reality of a mother's job that often keeps her away. As they explore the joys and challenges of her absence, the child learns to balance longing with understanding. What truths will they uncover about love and sacrifice in the process?

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1981)
At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 1, 1981
Publisher
Warne
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780723262039

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