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Celebrating Mom
MOM upside down spells WOW. I think most of us will agree that moms are pretty terrific. Moms do so much for us and we don't always take the time to let them know how much they are appreciated and loved. One way to express how much you love your mom is to sit down and read a good book with her. So, to make that expression of gratitude a little easier, we've rounded up some great books about Mother's Day.
We hope moms and children everywhere will take the time to cuddle up with some of our selections. Don't forget to do something nice for your mom on Mother's Day, or any day throughout the year.
Ages 9-12:
 DEAR MOM: Thank You for Everything
by Bradley Trevor Greive
Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 0740715283
All Ages
73 pages
A charming book full of heartwarming thoughts that convey just how much moms are appreciated. Illustrated with photographs of animals that convey a touch a humor this collection has provided children of all ages with a wonderful way to convey their feelings about all that mom does and how much she means to them.
 WHY MOM DESERVES A DIAMOND: A Millennium Mother's Day Tribute
by Michael C. Watson
Gallery of Diamonds
ISBN: 1891665316
Ages 9-12
144 pages
This book has nearly 3,000 winning entries that were submitted by 15,225 students honoring Mother's Day. The "Why Mom Deserves a Diamond" essay contest inspired over 50,000 kids to compose words of love for their own mothers.
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Ages 4-8:
 THE BESTEST MOM
(Nickelodeon Rugrats)
by Susan Hood
illustrated by Ed Resto
Simon Spotlight
ISBN: 068982047X
Ages 4-8
32 pages
Tommy, Phil, and Lil are stumped as to what to give their mom for Mother's Day. Chuckie feels left out because he doesn't have a mom. Chuckie's friends try to find a mom for Chuckie. Will Chuckie find the perfect mom and Mother's Day gift?
 A HIGH-FIVING GIFT FOR MOM
by Judy Bradbury
illustrated by Cathy Trachok
Learning Triangle Press
ISBN: 0070070415
Ages 5-7
48 pages
Christopher and his brothers, Anthony and Jeffrey, manage to find just the right gifts for their mom at the crafts fair. This book teaches how to count money and count by five's, in addition to reading all about Christopher and his adventures.
 MOTHER'S DAY MICE
by Eve Bunting
illustrated by Jan Brett
Clarion Books
ISBN: 0899197027
Ages 4-8
32 pages
It's Mother's Day and Biggest, Middle and Little only have a small amount of time to get the perfect Mother's Day gift. Can the three brothers get it in time?
 NO TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY
by Laurie Halse Anderson
illustrated by Dorothy Donohue
Albert Whitman & Co.
ISBN: 0807549568
Ages 5-8
32 pages
Charity hears from her teacher that there are two days left until Mother's Day. Charity watches her mother working busily, making toast, running the dishwasher, answering the phone, cooking food for the family. Charity decides the perfect gift for her mom is to unplug the clocks and turn off all of the appliances. What will her mom think of her gift?
 A PRESENT FOR MOM
by Vivian French
illustrated by Dana Kubick
Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763615870
Ages 4-8
32 pages
It's the day before Mother's Day, and Stanley has yet to find a present for his mother. He asks older brothers and sisters about what they are giving their mother. Stanley's brother says he'll be giving flowers. Stanley decides he wants to give her flowers, too. But by the time he returns, the petals have blown away. Finally Stanley comes up with a great present idea -- a cardboard box full of kisses.
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