The Best Mother's Day Ever

by Eleanor May, M.H. Pilz (Illustrator)

Overview

The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book!

Lucy wants to give her mom the best Mother’s Day ever. But all her ideas seem to end up in disaster—until Lucy’s friend Diego helps her cook up a special Mother’s Day surprise—Mexican-style! (Social Studies Topic: Culture/Similarities and Differences)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635927719
Publisher:	Astra Publishing House
Publication date:	10/19/2021
Series:	Social Studies Connects
Sold by:	Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	18 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Eleanor May is the author of many books for Kane Press, including several titles in the Mouse Math and Math Matters series. She lives with her family in eastern Pennsylvania. Following her dream, MH Pilz has been a professional illustrator for over 25 years. She studied Art Education, with further training from the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Academy of Art.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 1–3—Lucy, who has a history of disastrous Mother's Day surprises, wants everything to be perfect this time. She asks her friend Diego, an immigrant from Mexico, what he has done on that special day. He explains that in his country the kids sing a morning song to their mothers and then prepare a special breakfast. Lucy decides to treat her mother to a Mexican Mother's Day, with Diego's guidance. They attempt to make tamales, then wake Lucy's mother early by blasting music on a boom box. This only succeeds in angering her as the tamales burn. After both mothers express their frustrations with their kids' attempts, they come to the realization that children are the same no matter where they are from. Both Lucy and Diego are likable representatives of two different cultures, and young readers are certain to relate to them. Their efforts to give their mothers a memorable celebration are both humorous and touching. The illustrations are full of expression and action, adding to the story's enjoyment. Information about various customs, food, and activities in different countries is boxed throughout.—Donna Atmur, Los Angeles Public Library

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