My Mom's the Best Mom

by Stuart E. Hample

Book Overview

She was there from your very first memory. She plans your birthday parties, but yells when you forget to put away the toys. She kisses the bruises and scrapes and fevered forehead, and makes them better. She stands up for you at school, but brooks no nonsense when it's time to do homework. She cuts out of meetings to see you play soccer, and tells you a joke after the game you lost. And while Dad says you look perfect no matter what, Mom gives it to you straight--including when you really are perfect. The relationship between a mother and child is as honest as it is loving as it is pragmatic as it is forever. Stuart Hample, who has been listening to and writing down the words of children for years and years, presents his newest collection of gems--dozens of reflections, appreciations, misgivings, and accolades from kids about their moms. Co-editor of Children's Letters to God , with over 1 million copies in print, and, most recently, Me and My Dad , Mr. Hample has perfect pitch when it comes to hearing what children say: "When I wanted a sister she took that into consideration. So now I have one." --Flora "My mom says whoever took out the garbage without being asked I am very proud of you." --Andy "She says yes when she needs to say yes, and says no when she needs to say no. But I don't like to get kissed first thing in the morning." --Vanessa "She may not be perfect but I think she's as close to it as a mom can get." --Lola

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076111968X
• ISBN13: 9780761119685
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 5.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

LOVE this book!

I fell in love with this book because it compiles thoughts from children in their own handwriting about their MOM. It brings back memories of being a child and having a MOM... and demonstrates everyone's unique experience with thier OWN MOM. It's inspirational and causes one to reflect what your own children might write about you, whether it be a little disgruntled or fabulously flattering! It's truthful and wonderful... and I actually needed a kleenex while I read it because it touched me deeply.

Adorable, warm, amusing look at moms

At last, a book about mothers that sees both the lighter side and the fuzzy warm side. So accessible because it's the observations of children in their own words and in their own handwriting. The charm is increased by the colorful, witty illustrations created by the compiler. This is the perfect package of mother's role seen by their offspring. A marvelous gift to give not only on Mother's Day but any day of the year to a mother or even a dad. This book has all the charm of the author's "Children's Letters To God", "Me and My Dad" and "Grandma, Grandpa & Me." A total delight.

My Mom's the Best Mom

A good mother's day gift. You will enjoy the book if you enjoyed "Children's Letters to God"