Mothers are Like that

Name: Mothers are Like that
ISBN: 9780395883518

For children curious about the many ways mothers show love and care, this book tenderly illustrates the universal bond between mothers and their young.

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About This Book

A parent would reach for this book to share a gentle, reassuring story about the constant and caring nature of a mother's love. It's perfect for a curious child asking about animals or a little one needing a comforting reminder of their secure family bond. Through soft, realistic illustrations, the book draws simple parallels between how various animal mothers care for their young and how a human mother cares for her child. It shows mothers feeding, cleaning, protecting, and teaching their babies. For ages 3 to 6, this book provides a quiet, concrete way to talk about love, making it a wonderful choice for a calming bedtime story or a sweet read for Mother's Day.

Love & Family Animals Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Family & Siblings Empathy & Kindness

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

A mother bear growls to protect her cub from a distant wolf. The scene is not graphic or scary.

Sensitive Topics

There is one scene of very mild, natural-world peril where a mother bear growls to protect her cub from a wolf. The approach is entirely secular and matter-of-fact, focusing on the mother's protective instinct. The resolution is immediate and hopeful, as the threat is easily handled.