I’ve always thought it was a neat idea to share a special book with your child or children or Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. There’s nothing like reading together to celebrate being a mom or dad. For my husband’s first Father’s Day when my son was just a couple of months old we bought Hop on Pop with the matching plush toy and have collected several other special books through the years. Best selling author Andrew Clements has written two children’s books perfect for children to share with their parents for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day:
- Because Your Mommy Loves You —a sweet story about a little boy and his mom who go on a hiking trip and camp out under the stars. Mommy is reassuring but encourages her son’s independence in loving way allowing him to take pride in doing things on his own.
- Because Your Daddy Loves You — a tribute to dads everywhere, this humous book is about a young child spending the day at the beach filled with minor problems. Dad affectionately and patiently finds a way to remedy each problem they encounter.
Both books are illustrated by R.W. Alley best known for his illustrations in the Paddington Bear series. Andrew Clements is also the author of Frindle, a popular book for middle grades. Perfect for celebrating the upcoming holidays these books can be read together with a parent and enjoyed again and again long after the special day has passed.
I really enjoyed Because Your Mommy Loves You because it reminded me to teach my children to be independent and encourage them to try to do things on their own. Sometimes it’s easier to take over and help because it’s easier or faster but taking the extra time and having a little patience will go a long way on fostering important skills and instilling the “can-do” attitude in your children. It’s a great book that I would highly recommend!
You can find out more about the author at www.andrewclements.com and the illustrator at www.rwalley.com.
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