My Mother Is Mine
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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2001 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

My Mother Is Mine

Written by Marion Dane Bauer · Illustrated by Peter Elwell

Discover why mothers are cherished through the eyes of baby animals and a little girl.

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36 pages· 100 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· ~50L
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Bookroo's summary

In a world where baby animals celebrate their mothers' unique traits, a little girl finds her own reasons to adore her mom. From a robin's nurturing care to a kangaroo's comforting embrace, each bond is special. But what makes a mother truly irreplaceable? This heartwarming tale explores the tender connections that make every mother one-of-a-kind, perfect for sharing on Mother's Day or any day filled with love.

From the publisher

Marion Dane Bauer’s bestselling My Mother Is Mine is now available as a Classic Board Book! In simple verse, baby animals praise the attributes of their mothers and one little girl does the same. A baby robin loves how her mother feeds her worms, a baby kangaroo loves how tightly his mother holds him, and a baby giraffe loves how tall her mother is. Of all the special reasons why a mother is so special, baby loves her mother because her mother belongs only to her. Perfect for sharing at Mother’s Day or any time of the year. This book resonates with the warmth and love between a mother and child.

At a glance
Format
Pages
36
Words
100
Reading age
2–4
Audience
Board
Lexile
~50L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.9
F&P level
~B
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
48708
Publication
Published
March 24, 2009
First published
January 1, 2001
Publisher
Little Simon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416960904

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