Tweak Tweak by Eve Bunting

Mama and baby elephant are out for a walk. As baby elephant holds on to mama's tail, baby has lots of questions about the other animals around them.

"What is that?"
"That is a frog."
"What is he doing?"
"He's jumping."
"Can I jump?"
"No, because you are a not a frog..."

The walk continues in this manner with baby asking mama questions about the monkey in the acacia tree, the crocodile in the river, butterfly flying high in the sky, and the songbird singing in the fig tree. When it is time to head home, baby elephant is ready to lead the way.

Text: 4 Buckeye leaves - great for preschool
Illustrations: 4 Buckeye leaves
Endpages: 2 Buckeye leaves

A day late and dollar short....

....or I prefer, better late than never!! These two little gems are great for NEXT year's Mother's Day Celebration!!

Poor Douglass....he just wants a HUG! He tries a tree, a rock, a bush - that moves! Huh?, but nothing seems right. Then he comes upon a rabbit that helps him find his way to the biggest, warmest arms, his Mommy, of course! The book is funny, the 3 year old here thinks it is hilarious, especially the moving bush, and the illustrations adorable. We have also spent lots of time examining the last page with the rabbit and sheep demonstrating lots of different hugs: sandwich hug, upside-down hug, solo hug, etc. I am bummed that I missed this one in Scholastic book order earlier this year as it is a purchase item for sure.

Story: 5 Buckeye Leaves
Illustrations: 5 Buckeye leaves



Another Mother's Day book is Mother's Day Surprise by Stephen Krensky. Violet (the snake) is watching all her friends prepare something special for Mother's Day. She is sad that she an not as she has no arms or legs. Finally she comes up with a great gift for her special mom. She must practice, practice, practice. When the big day arrives, Violet is able to give her mom the special gift, and receives one in return. Sweet story to share in preparation for Mother's Day that reminds the reader about the true meaning of giving.

Story: 4 Buckeye Leaves
Illustrations: 5 Buckeye leaves

The Night Before Mother's Day by Natasha Wing

I am a sucker for holiday books. We read so many books at our house that when I have a chance to read something new, such as holiday books, I get a little excited. In Adam's closet there is a book case and the bottom shelf is all the holiday books that we pull out at the appropriate time of year. Yes, he is allowed to get them out any time of year, but I think even he likes the excitement of the "new" books as the holiday approaches. Natasha Wing has created a series that fits about every holiday or first experience there is, though I am still waiting for the Night Before My Birthday! This particular book, as with all in the series, follows the same pattern and rhyme as the Night Before Christmas. In this book, Dad and the kids are preparing for a special Mother's Day surprise for Mom. Mom will be treated like a queen, as she should, on Mother's Day. There are not many books about Mother's Day, so this is a nice addition to your collection. You might even try reading it to dear husband, just to drop hints, though I usually just mark the page and hand it to dh!

Author's Website: http://www.natashawing.com/
*Just remembered when I looked at her site, The Night Before Preschool is out now!!

Happy Mother's Day!!

My reason Mother's Day is so special...I am one VERY lucky mom.