The Way Mothers Are

by Miriam Schlein

Book Overview

A mother cat explains to her young son that she will love him no matter what he does. Gentle, watercolor pictures depict the loving bond between parent and child. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807586919
• ISBN13: 9780807586914
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Why Parents Love Their Children

"The Way Mothers Are" is an endearing story about the love between a parent and child. Through questioning and self-discovery, a little cat finds out why its mother loves it. She loves little cat even when little cat is being naughty, even when little cat screams, even though he paints pictures and when little cat picks up the toys. Yet none of these are the main reason why Mother loves little cat. I don't want to give away the ending but it is truly inspiring. Fathers should not be deterred from purchasing this book simply because of the title. The message is appropriate for all family members.

Very good book how much a mother love her kid

This is a good book and my 4 yr old son liked this very much. I and my wife enjoyed reading this book for him. Do not miss this if possible to get a copy for your kids.

Witty and Wise

This book is a family favorite. Children can identify with the kitten who worries that his misdeeds will cut off his mother's love, while parents reading the book are rewarded with some sly illustrations over which they can have an adult laugh, a rare quality in preschool bookland.Above all, the book provides an opportunity for parents to reassure their own occasionally naughty offspring of their unconditional love. Our family culture would be poorer without this book in our lives; I'm grateful that it was available to us.

A Favorite

I have 3 children - ages 3,6 and 8. "The Way Mothers Are" is one of our favorite books. I strongly recommend it everyone.

A poignant description of a mother's love for her child

I loved this book! As a mother of two young children I appreciated the honest description of the mischievious child who is loved in spite of himself. I found the book very moving and couldn't help but see the correlation to God's love for us in spite of ourselves. I can highly recommend this book to all mothers - and children.