Pinkalicious: Mother’s Day Surprise written and illustrated by Victoria Kann for ages 4 to 8. Pinkalicious plans to surprise Mommy with breakfast in bed and a special poem?until she gets a case of writer’s block! Will inspiration strike in time? Join Pinkalicious for this special Mother’s Day story complete with Mother’s Day card, stickers, and a foldout poster!
Pinkalicious is one of those “new generation” book series that I am sure will be one of my family’s favorites for several years to come. Even the name alone is adorable! This time she hopes to surprise her mom first thing in the morning on Mother’s Day the only problem is she is having a little trouble with her poem.
Pete the Cat: Rock On, Mom and Dad! written and illustrated by James Dean for ages 4 to 8. Mom and Dad do so much for Pete that he wants to thank them with a special surprise! But what can Pete do that will show Mom and Dad how much he loves them? In this groovy story, Pete learns that the best way to say thank you is to mean it. Complete with stickers, poster, and cards!
Pete the Cat is a book series perfect for boys and girls around preschool aged. Pete knows his parents do a lot for him and he wants to pay them back. The problem is he just doesn’t know what to do.
Little Critter: Just Fishing with Grandma written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer for ages 4 to 8. Little Critter wakes up one morning ready to go fishing. But no one will take him ? until his grandma volunteers. It doesn?t matter how many fish they catch?Little Critter and Grandma know how to make the most of their day together in this 8×8 storybook!
I grew up fishing and learned from both my mom and dad. Now they are grandparents and love to take my girls fishing whenever they get the chance. I absolutely LOVE that this book recognizes that Grandma can have outdoor skills too! The only problem is on this fishing adventure not everything goes as planned but that doesn’t mean they can’t have a great day together anyway!
Did You Know That I Love You? written and illustrated by Christa Pierce for ages 4 to 8. From her soft kisses and soothing hugs to her tasty tea and warming mug, Bird sweetly expresses her love to Fox so he knows that no matter how big he gets or where he goes, her love is always with him. Debut author-illustrator Christa Pierce creates a whimsical tale that will have every reader feeling loved and cherished.
I feel like this book is better suited for younger kids anywhere from infant through preschooler. It has simple text with fun illustrations that any child can enjoy. It is a simple story of reminding the one you love that it is okay to say it as many times as you want.
Splat the Cat: The Big Helper written and illustrated by Rob Scotton for ages 4 to 8. When Splat’s dad calls a family meeting, Splat is given a to-do list. From now on, he?ll have a whole bunch of chores to do before he and Seymour can watch TV or play videos games. Splat’s tail droops?he thinks his chores will take forever! But with some helpful advice from Dad, Splat has more fun than he ever would have imagined!
Each of these books offer a great story along with awesome illustrations. My girls each love a good book but since they are still young they are really into the pictures. Books with awesome illustrations are a must. Each of these would be perfect for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. New books are something every member of my family gets excited about. There is just something great about looking through those new glossy pages!
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