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“all kinds of mommies do all kinds of work“

Mommies at Work by Eve Merriam is a great book for a classroom discussion on careers, family roles, and diversity! I would love to hear students thoughts and shares on this book.

Mommies at Work by Eve Merriam is a nonfiction children's book that explores the many different jobs that mothers can have. Through simple, rhyming text and illustrations, the book shows a variety of moms working in different roles such as doctors, teachers, and artists while also caring for their families. It inspires children to appreciate the hard work and dedication of their mothers.

Cusk looks at the consequences of her divorce for both her and her children immersed with references to biblical history and the myths. About redefining what it means to be a woman and a mother.

While I remember reading this book a long time ago I had forgotten about it and I‘m glad that I revisited it. It is a beautiful story and it discusses a feeling that many children might deal with everyday. I think it gives the reader a sense of reassurance.
Published 1993
Picture book

“Chester put the hand to his cheek and smiled.“

This book illustrates the beautiful bond between a mother and child showing that love can transcend distance.