Mothers have a special place in our hearts and a special day on our calendars. Read about family heritage, how people celebrate Mother's Day and even how to make home-made cards with the following books and resources.
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JE AND.G
A boy describes all the things he loves about his mother and all the times they share.
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JE BAUER
As a child makes a Mother's Day card, various animal mothers are shown taking care of their young.
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JE BUZ.T
A curious baby giraffe keeps wandering away from his mother to explore the interesting sights and smells that surround them. Includes a note on giraffes.
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JE KNUDSEN
Real ribbons adorn the pages of this book that tells the story of two little girls getting their mother ready for her special day.
JE OCONNOR
Nancy plans the perfect Mother's Day brunch for her mother, but everything does not go according to plan.
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J AND.M
Home from their latest Delaware crime-stopping adventures, Lily Gefelty and her friends Katie, Jasper, and Drgnan Pghlik face killer tarantulas and teenaged vampires when they try to rescue Lily's mother, who has been possessed by a menacing zombie that wants to take over the world.
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J ATKINSON
Growing up near Boston with her free-spirited mother and old-world grandfather, twelve-year-old Emma has always felt out of place but when she attends the family reunion her father's family holds annually in Wisconsin, she is in for some surprises.
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J KRULIK
When the magic wind switches Katie into her mother just before a tap dancing audition, Katie panics, ruining her mother's big chance to appear on television.
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J 306.85 KIN.S
This book explores the similarities, differences, and relationships among families throughout the world.
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J 394.2 HEI.A
Discusses the history of Mother's Day and how it is celebrated.
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J 641.5123 KAR.A
With basic cooking techniques and tips, simple first recipes, and tasty, nutritious meal ideas, this family cookbook helps children ages three and up work with their parents to prepare a yummy array of favorite foods.
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J 790.191 MAC.C
What could be better than holding hands with Mom? Using those hands to make something, bake something, or play something together! Each activity includes easy-to-follow instructions and a materials needed list.
J 929.2 LEA.A
Learn how to build a tree of your ancestors!
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CELEBRAT
It's Mother's Day, but before Diego can celebrate, he needs to help the Bobo Brothers get home to their mommy.
J ROD.M
A thirteen-year-old girl gains a much more sympathetic understanding of her relationship with her mother when she has to spend a day in her mother's body.
613.7045 MOM
Exercises that children and moms can do together, with musical accompaniment. Shows special instructions for pregnant women where necessary. Includes a section where moms discuss their exercise routines.
J 702.812 COLLAGE
Learn how to use different materials, including torn paper and ribbons, poinsettia petals and leaves, and mustard seeds and glitter, to create beautiful holiday cards for Christmas, Father's Day, and Mother's Day.
This Web site provides an alphabetized index listing of crafts that young kids will enjoy. These crafts projects use materials found around the house, like egg cartons, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint, and glue. There are preschool and kindergarten crafts, as well as crafts for particular holidays, such as Mother's Day!
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