My Mom Loves... Books! - by Nancy Kers (Board Book)

Book Synopsis

"A -poignant way to humanize mothers and foster deeper -connections." - School Library Journal

My mom loves books. She's always reading--she's the biggest bookworm there is! I like books, too. Together, we discover lots of fun stories. We go to the bookstore and library, and we read together all the time. Because the one thing she loves more than books is me!

In this delightful and heartwarming debut by author and illustrator Nancy Kers, My Mom Loves... Books! captures the joy of reading and the special bond between a mother and her child. The story is told from the child's perspective, offering an endearing glimpse into their shared adventures and the fun, relatable situations they encounter with a mom who can't stop reading.

Beautiful, color-popping illustrations bring the story to life, making it an engaging read for toddlers aged 24 months and up. This book is perfect for Mother's Day, birthdays, and general gifting, and it's an ideal choice for reading with mom.

As the first book in the "My Mom Loves..." series, My Mom Loves... Books! not only celebrates a mother's passion but also beautifully explores the love of a child towards their mother, highlighting how shared activities can strengthen their bond.

My Mom Loves... Books! is a perfect addition to any child's library, inviting young readers to discover the magic of stories and the warmth of family togetherness.

A playful book about a mom with a passion. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.

Review Quotes

"PreS-K-Moms are people too, and this -series expresses that sentiment with wild, unabashed joy. Each book highlights a hobby, presenting it in terms that show the value in not just the activity, but in the -spirit the woman brings to those topics. In My Mom Loves...Music, the exuberant mother shares the importance of music, from swaying emotions to making everyday life more magical. My Mom Loves...Sports highlights active lifestyles. It normalizes -trying different movements and finding things that feel good. This mother isn't all tightly toned, in one aerobic panel, she's depicted with wavy waist rolls, sending the message that sports are for fun, not aesthetics. My Mom Loves...Books celebrates the joy and freedom of reading, expressing the ways avid readers go about the world. VERDICT These titles seem geared toward Mother's Day gifts, but they're also a -poignant way to humanize mothers and foster deeper -connections." - School Library Journal

About the Author

Nancy Kers is a Dutch author and illustrator based in Schiedam, The Netherlands. She feels as if she's been drawing nonstop since graduating from the Willem de Kooning Academy in 2002. Over the years, Nancy has created illustrations for educational works, books, magazines, posters, cards, and fabric designs. Now Nancy has begun writing and illustrating her own stories, including the "My Mom Loves . . ." series. She's excited to see where this new creative journey will take her.