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I‘ve become a great aunt to Isabella Andrea Hamilton 🥰im lucky 🍀 to be very close to my niece (and nephew ) could never have children myself due to medical issues sometimes it‘s just not meant to be , however I do find it strange when people (this happened a lot to us on holiday recently in Croatia 🇭🇷 for some strange reason) when people ask you if you have children, you say no and then they want an explanation why 🫨I never do that, some of

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Earth Day from the tagged

#aprilpoetrychallenge for #nationalpoetrymonth

22 April - earth 🌍

4 ⭐The story is simple and lovely. It‘s about how moms do everything. They are the bright shining moon in the world that their kids gravitate towards. Without Mom‘s where would we be.

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.

There are dancer mommies.

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.

“all kinds of mommies do all kinds of work“

Mommies at Work by Eve Merriam is a great book for a classroom discussion on careers, family roles, and diversity! I would love to hear students thoughts and shares on this book.