Book Reviews

A Packet of Seeds by Deborah Hopkinson

When a pioneer family moves west, the mother misses home so much that she will not even name the new baby until her daughter thinks of just the right thing to cheer her up.

Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik, illustrated Maurice Sendak

Four short, preschool adventures featuring a mother bear and her cub, written in easy-to-read format.

Mothers Can Do Anything by Joe Lasker

Text and illustrations demonstrate many occupations of mothers including plumber, dentist, subway conductor, and others.

Where's Our Mama? by Diane Goode

A kindly gendarme conducts two young children around Paris in search of their lost mother.

Mother's Day by Anne Rockwell

The students in Mrs. Madoff's class share how they will celebrate Mother's Day with their families.

Piggybook by Anthony Browne

When Mrs. Piggott unexpectedly leaves one day, her demanding family begins to realize just how much she did for them.