Review Part of the reason that I chose this is nostalgia. My mother and I read it together when I was growing up. It also includes a lot repetition (such as the repeated question, "Are you my mother?") and basic vocabulary (such as "dog," "cow," "boat," "plane," etc) that make it a strong choice for an Easy Reader section in a children's library (Flock, 2017). Themes Mothers Family Birds Separation Anxiety Questions & Answers Series Information Beginner Books Series - for more information about this series, click here Read-alikes Martin, B. (2007). Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What do you see? Sendak, M. (2006). Mommy? Kasza, K. (1992). A Mother for Choco. Author Official Website: http://www.pdeastmanbooks.com References Bird, E. (2012). Top 100 Picture Books #45: Are You My Mother?. School Library Journal. Retrieved from: http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2012/05/29/top-100-picture-books-45-are-you-my-mother-by-p-d-eastman/ Flock, A.C. (2017). Review. Goodreads: Are You My Mother [Cover Image]. (2017). Retrieved from: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/899602.Are_You_My_Mother_ NEA. (2007). Teacher's Top 100 Books for Children. NEA: National Education Association. Retrieved from: http://www.nea.org/grants/teachers-top-100-books-for-children.html NoveList Plus. (2017). Retrieved from: http://lili.org P.D. Eastman Books. (2017). Retrieved from: http://www.pdeastmanbooks.com Penguin Random House: Beginner Books(R) Series. (2017). Retrieved from: http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/BBK/beginner-booksr?page=1 The Reading Tub: Are You My Mother? [Review]. (2003). Retrieved from: http://www.thereadingtub.com/childrens-book-reviews.php?book=ARE-YOU-MY-MOTHER-by-Philip-D-Eastman Titlewave: Are You My Mother? [Bib. Info]. (2017). Retrieved from: http://www.titlewave.com
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