A Present for Mom

By Vivian French

Book Overview

"French's simple tale rings true for little ones, reminding them that their love is truly the most precious gift of all." -KIRKUS REVIEWS Mother's Day is tomorrow, and all of Stanley's siblings have something special to give to Mom. Everyone except Stanley, that is. Being the baby of the family, Stanley is having a very hard time finding just the right gift. But after a night of fretful dreams - when it's almost too late - Stanley comes up with an idea for a present that will last forever. With winsome illustrations by Dana Kubick, Vivian French's story of a memorable Mother's Day will resonate with children and parents all year long.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763626929
• ISBN13: 9780763626921
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Candlewick
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 0.1" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

A nice, three-hankie Mother's Day book

This is a sweet, sappy story in which Stanley the kitten, the youngest of four children, worries about what to get his mom for Mother's Day. The older kids are giving great presents -- flowers, a box of candy, a cake -- but Stanley's only little and doesn't have any money to buy stuff or know how to make things himself. Finally, with a suggestion from his siblings, he decides to give his mom a box full of kisses, which of course makes her melt into a warm happy puddle. It's sappy, maybe even saccharine, but it's gonna bring a tear to your eye, whether you like it or not! (ReadThatAgain)