Mother's Day BOOK-ABRATION with Penguin Young Readers!

👩 Happy Mother's Day to all that claim this precious title in any form! 💐 On this occasion, we celebrate all those special moments made as well as those yet to come.

In that spirit, I've got two titles via Penguin Young Readers that let even the smallest of small tell mom how much they mean in a big way...

🏆 World’s Best Mom

By Isabel Otter; illustrated by Lynn Giunta

Grosset & Dunlap

💌 DEAR MOM

Illustrated by Natalie Lundeen

Flamingo

Each one, through beautiful images and simple words, expresses the abundance of love felt for moms and all they do. With easy to read (storybook wonders!) and ready to handle formats (hello, BOARD BOOK!), the tall to the small have the chance to revel in the joy, the memories, and the moments created with this special soul in their lives.

🌼 A treasure for this holiday or any day, take a closer look at a copy near you, and be sure to have a wonderful day whether in person or memory. ❤️

Check out more at the publisher's site...

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/

Special thanks to the Penguin Young Readers team for the chance to highlight these titles for you. 

It's almost time to say, happy... ELMO'S MOMMY DAY by Andrea Posner-Sanchez - REVIEW!

It's almost time to say, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Have you already made your card, bought your present, planned your day for your Mom?  If not, you still have some time, but I've got a little suggestion to help you out too!  It's a NEW BOOK that released just last month via Random House Books for Young Readers, and it features none other than our furry friend ELMO!  Elmo shares his 'Mommy Day' in a special adventure perfect for wee ones and beyond.  Let's take a closer look...

Elmo's Mommy Day

by

Andrea Posner-Sanchez

Illustrated by

Adua Hernandez

9780593572047

Random House Books for Young Readers

This charming board book is perfect for the upcoming Mother's Day holiday, but can be enjoyed the whole year through!  Elmo plays a fun game of hide-and-seek with his mom, and readers get to play along, looking under flaps for Elmo, at first, and then the special surprise he's hidden for her.  It's sweet, and simple, with wonderfully bright illustrations, giving little ones fun time with their red, furry friend, and more reading time with dear old Mom.  You can't help but smile when you see Elmo trying his hardest to hide.  You can't help but giggle as Mom gets closer, and closer to finding him.  You can't ignore the expression of love on Mom's face when she discovers Elmo's present to her.  It's a book I can see being cherished by new parents as well as the little ones they share it with, but also being passed on down the line for the next generation of readers to enjoy as well.  

A great addition to any home library, but also a great gift for those with young kiddos at home, or from a child to their mom!  

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Special thanks to Sarah at Random House Children's Books for the ecopy for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, the illustrator, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links provided above. 

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

STORYBOOK SUNDAY: Happy Mother's Day the bookish way!

HI guys and gals!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

We're celebrating another day of bookish fun with Storybook Sunday! For those not up to speed on the post, I read a lot of great storybooks and thought, why not give them their own day in the sun. Hence, Storybook Sunday! Feel free to join the fun and create a post on your own site with the same name. I'd love to see any linked up in the comments! Anywho...back to the matter at hand.

Today, we've got a double feature starring two Disney Hyperion titles that are perfect pick ups this Mother's Day, or any day for that matter.  They are two different takes on the story of childhood, but both are filled with love and a whole lot of fun.  Ready or not, here comes today's featured titles...

Feminist Baby
by
Loryn Brantz
9781484778586
Disney Hyperion

Meet Feminist Baby.  She walks, she talks, she rocks out, and she acts out...but only if and when she wants to.  In this fun and colorful board book, we are cleverly reminded that whether girl or boy, baby or adult, we each have choices and unlimited possibilities.  Don't let your gender narrow your vision or anyone else's for that matter.  Let it empower you to reach for the stars, dive under the seas, dress how you please, and let your voice be heard!

P.S. The nod to the iconic Rosie Revere was definitely a plus!



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Dream
by
Matthew Cordell
9781484113406
Disney Hyperion

This is a story of magic, wonder, and oh-so-much love for one little gorilla...or kiddo.  It takes us on the journey of childhood through the eyes of a parent as they wonder what will become, as they question choices made, as they dream the impossible for their little one, until they are old enough to do it themselves.  It's a touching story filled to the brim with artistic talent and images that when combined with the heartfelt words will bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eye.

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Special thanks to Amy at Disney Publishing Worldwide for the copies for review.  (THANKS!)  For more information on either title, the author, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links provided above.  BOTH titles are newly available via Disney Hyperion, so be on the lookout for them on a bookstore shelf or virtual retailer of your choosing.

Until next time...HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY...and happy reading!

CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK: Mother's Day Special

Hi there!
Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Well, we've reached the end...of CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK that is, but that doesn't mean the fun has to end with this final post.  NO siree!  You can celebrate the joys of reading and Children's Literature any day of the week...in fact, I highly recommend it!  If you have yet to enter, be sure to stop over to my other post where you can get your name in to win a NINE BOOK PRIZE PACK starring the works of none other than author Ursula Vernon!  Now, let's send this celebration out on a high note...

Today is the end of the week long celebration BUT it is also a very special day for a very special person in our lives.  That's right, it's MOTHER'S DAY!  Best wishes for a happy one to you and yours.  Hopefully you've something special planned to celebrate, even if it's simply taking a moment to chat, or say "I love you".  Whatever you do, make it from the heart.  Now, the book world has been said to have something for everyone, and every occasion, and the same is true for today.  In the spotlight, I've TWO titles that are a perfect read for you and your little one (regardless of the actual age of your "little one") that remind us how special our Mom's truly are.  First up...

Ella and the Mother's Day Surprise

Ella the Elephant series

by

J.D. Smith

9781101994986

Grosset & Dunlap

Ella the Elephant was certainly a new adventure for me.  This being my first exposure to her character/series, I wasn't sure what to expect.  For me, she was a cross between Madeleine, and Paddington Bear.  She's bright, fun, big-hearted, and generous.  She and her best friend Frankie want nothing more than to surprise their mom's with a Mother's Day event that will bring their pasts front and center, but Mother NATURE has something else up her sleeve.  Will a bit of rain put a damper on their plans or will a little luck, determination, and a bit of magic courtesy of one adorable red hat, save the day?  I'd bet on the latter if I were you...

I can easily see how wee ones would love this TV series and adore the fact that the books are carrying the fun from the screen to the page rather fluidly.  It makes it THAT much easier to capture a child's attention with READING if you can connect them with a book that reaches out to them and what better way than through a face they know!  Ella's sweet demeanor and can do attitude will bring a smile to anyone's face...including the mom she seeks to bring happiness to on this special day.

Now...on to book two....

The Berenstain Bears:

Mother's Day Blessings

by

Mike Berenstain

9780310748694

Zonderkidz

Just like there is a book for every reader, there is a Berenstain Bears title for every occasion.  This time around, we're joining Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear as they seek to find the PERFECT gift for Mama Bear this Mother's Day.  With a little suggestion from Papa Bear, it's all set...after church, they will go out for brunch WITH Grizzly Gran too!  A double Mother's Day celebration...hurrah! It all seems so simple and straight forward, and then the lesson shows up to remind us how lucky we really are. 

I've always held these characters near to my heart as I grew up on some of their adventures, but this one was truly unique.  It doesn't simply celebrate dear sweet Mom but ALL types of Mom's in all their glory.  It reminds us that although they are tasked with one of the biggest jobs on earth, they still manage other "hats" as well such as doctors, police, farmers, and more!  It's humbling to shine a spotlight on all they truly due for us and a great way to gain a new appreciation for the WONDER WOMAN in each of our lives.

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Special thanks to the teams at Zonderkidz and Penguin Young Readers for the review copies of today's featured titles.  (THANKS!)  For more information on the books reviewed today, the authors, or the publishers, feel free to click through the links provided above.  These titles are available now, so be on the lookout for them on a bookstore shelf or virtual retailer of your choosing.

Until next time...happy reading!