Your Mommy was Just Like You

Name: Your Mommy was Just Like You
ISBN: 9780399247989

by Kelly Bennett

For the child curious about their parent's past, this book sweetly reveals that Mommy was once a child too, full of similar joys and experiences.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is beginning to see them as just 'Mommy' and has trouble imagining them as a child with their own past. Through a grandmother's gentle storytelling and a treasured photo album, a little girl named Olivia discovers all the ways her mommy was just like her: splashing in puddles, making messes, feeling shy, and loving to dance. The book beautifully illustrates the continuity of family and normalizes common childhood behaviors. This sweet and reassuring story is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children. It fosters a deep sense of connection, identity, and love, showing a child that the bond they share with their parent stretches back in time. It is an excellent choice for a quiet, cuddly reading session that opens the door to sharing your own family stories and strengthening your relationship.

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What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

This book contains no sensitive topics. The approach is secular, gentle, and universally focused on positive family relationships. The resolution is entirely hopeful and affirming.

Ideal Reader

The ideal reader is a curious 4 to 6 year old who is starting to ask questions about their parents' past ("Mommy, were you ever little like me?"). It's also perfect for a child who feels a little misunderstood and needs to see their own behaviors (like messiness or shyness) as a normal part of growing up, just like it was for their parent.