Mother's Day, Here I Come!

by D. J. Steinberg, Emanuel Wiemans (Illustrator)

Overview

Celebrate Mother's Day with this collection of sweet and funny poems from the author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come!

It's time to start prepping breakfast in bed and calling up grandma too, because Mother's Day is here! From treating Mom to an at-home spa day to crafting the perfect card, these clever and heartwarming poems – plus a page of stickers! – are the best way to embrace the joy and fun of Mom's special day!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593387276
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	03/12/2024
Series:	Here I Come! Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.16(d)
Age Range:	4 - 6 Years

About the Author

D. J. Steinberg is the bestselling author of the popular Here I Come! series, with over 20 books for young readers published to date. He lives in Los Angeles, California, and can be found at djsteinberg.com.

Emanuel Wiemans is an illustrator, animator, and storyboard artist. He lives and works in Amsterdam with his wife and two children.

Editorial Reviews

"Clever and ideal for engaging children as they explore concepts of independence, resourcefulness, preparation, and planning, while tenderly celebrating expressions of maternal love and bonding through positive interactions with the family matriarch."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

03/15/2024

K-Gr 3—Moms are off duty this Mother's Day when, in a "switcheroo," children take the reins to care for their nanas, madres, and grandmamas, with breakfast in bed and handmade cards created from the heart. The tradition to celebrate Mother's Day recognizes moms around the world in this poetic ode to motherhood. "But it's true that whatever we call them…all moms everywhere in the whole wide world/ love their children like your mom loves you!" What appears to be a day of relaxation for the matriarchal figure involves the entire family, including Taco the dog, as cheerful illustrations depict a diverse range of youngsters expressing their unconditional love for mom. Mothers in search of a day of leisure are ultimately sprung into one of fun and activities, including getting front row seat to the The Mother's Day Show, performed by the children. Steinberg successfully provides a textually rhythmic interpretation of Mother's Day. Wieman's colorful representation of multicultural mother figures is as well developed as the author's humorous rhyme schemes.VERDICT Clever and ideal for engaging children as they explore concepts of independence, resourcefulness, preparation, and planning, while tenderly celebrating expressions of maternal love and bonding through positive interactions with the family matriarch.—Kimberly Filmore

School Library Journal