
3 ⭐ This is a typical picture book. It is Illinois reads 2025. The illustrations are standard fair but the story rhymes nicely and moves quickly. While, this is a fun book. I do not think it will be a 20 years on the shelf book.
3 ⭐ This is a typical picture book. It is Illinois reads 2025. The illustrations are standard fair but the story rhymes nicely and moves quickly. While, this is a fun book. I do not think it will be a 20 years on the shelf book.
3.5 ⭐This book is very similar to the first book “Take Hart my Child”. This one the child is here, and the mom is realizing that her plans may not always be successful as her child becomes their own individual person. This still has the rhyming pattern, the cadence, and the love in the pages that is felt in the first book. This does not state that there is a co-author. It is so like the first book that they could be carbon copies or a
3.5 ⭐This book was lovely. It rhymes well and the story flows well. It has a cadence that is easy on the tongue and a story that seems positive and uplifting and happy. However, this book is by a Fox News host. I can‘t judge somebody by their job, but they are too many references of be yourself. You‘re my child. I love you. Be the colors others don‘t see etc. On the title page it does say that this was written with Catherine Cristaldi
story of a child who discovers their “superpowers“—like flying and making things disappear—aren't so super after all. But when things go wrong, the real superhero turns out to be someone unexpected!
It‘s a great reminder that real superpowers, like love and care, come from the people closest to us.
Dexter laying on another book. This guy is too funny.📖🐶
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Mommies at Work can spark meaningful discussions about family roles, responsibilities, and the value of work. For literacy, students can analyze the poetic text and practice identifying themes, rhymes, and descriptive language. It‘s a great way to connect lessons to real-life experiences.
Mommies at Work by Eve Merriam, illustrated by Beni Montresor, is a charming and thoughtful exploration of the many roles mothers play in their families and communities. The rhythmic, poetic text celebrates the hard work and dedication of mothers, both in the home and beyond, offering young readers an appreciation for the often-overlooked labor of women. This timeless book is a lovely addition to any classroom or home library.