Are You My Mother?
Are You My Mother? focuses on a baby bird hatching and setting out on a hilarious search to find his mom. Part of an endearing 1957 early reader series, this Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss quickly became a national bestseller!
The adventure begins when a mother bird’s egg starts to jump. In response, she quickly hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat. But as soon as she’s gone, out pops the baby bird.
He immediately sets off to find his mom, but not knowing what she looks like makes it a challenge. The little hatchling determinedly commits to finding her, even after meeting a kitten, a hen, a dog, and a Snort. The timeless message of the bond between mother and child make P. D. Eastman’s Are You My Mother? a treasured classic.
- This beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own. Its clear use of simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning helps little ones learn to read. Finally, with a combination of childlike appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.
