My Must-Have Mom

By Maudie Smith, Jen Khatun (Illustrator)

Jake fears his mom's upcycling obsession might change him next. Can he stay true to himself?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Jake's mom sees treasure in every discarded item, transforming their home with her upcycling passion. But as she changes everything around them, Jake worries he might be next. Should he alter himself to fit her vision, or is he perfect as he is? This heartwarming tale explores a boy's journey to self-acceptance amidst his mother's creative whirlwind, highlighting the enduring bond between them. Will Jake find the courage to embrace his true self?

From the publisher

When Jake’s mom upcycles every last thing in the apartment, Jake begins to worry that the only thing left to change is . . . him! Jake’s mom is not like most moms. Say there’s a dumpster in the street, most moms will pass right by without a second glance. Not Jake’s mom. “Look at this, Jake!” she’ll shout. “We must have this! We must have this, too! And we simply must have this!” That’s Jake’s mom for you. She’s a must-have mom. Soon Jake begins to worry that his mom will want to change him too. Should he be this way? Or that way? Or another way altogether? A heartwarming story about the unbreakable bond between a mother and her son, and a little boy who learns that he is perfect just the way he is.

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