Saturday, May 7, 2011

Happy Mother's Day!

What better way to usher in a lovely Mother's Day weekend than with a few special books from your local library?

I Love You the Purplest by Barbara Joosse is a beautiful story that addresses the age-old question "who do you love the best?" Mama explains to her two boys that she loves one the 'reddest' and one the 'bluest' satisfying each of them in a tender and creative way.


I Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt follows a mother and her son on an imaginative journey of questions at bedtime. Would mama still love her son if he were a big scary ape? How about a green alien from Mars? Mama answers him with her own powerful imagination and lots of love. A sweet picture book that will make your young listener laugh each time.



The Mommy Book by Todd Parr illustrates many different kinds of mommies: those who drive motorcycles, those who like to dress up or dance, those that work at home and those who work in big buildings. All of them have a few things in common though: they like to watch you sleep or hang out with you! Parr's distinct, colorful and childlike illustrations are a joy to read aloud.

Happy Mother's Day!

Reviewed by Amanda L., Children's Staff
Newberg Public Library

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