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The Way Mothers Are [Paperback]

Miriam Schlein (Author), Joe Lasker (Illustrator)

4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews) |

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Grade Level: P and up

A little cat tries to understand the depth of his mother's devotion. And over and over, his mother reassures him of the most important fact of life, her unconditional love.

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"The unconditional love between a mother and child is explained in a very simple and easy-to-understand text."

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"Libraries that still own the original will want to replace it with this new, more attractive edition."

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A the little cat tries to understand the depth of his mother's devotion. And over and over, his mother reassures him of the most important fact of life, her unconditional love.

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Product Details

Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (January 1, 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0807586900
ISBN-13: 978-0807586907
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.8 x 0.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Way Mothers Are, December 11, 2005

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This delightfull story tells about a kitten who asks his mother cat why she loves him. He insists that it;s because he is good somedays, but she tells him it is because she cares for him and loved him since he was born.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Favorite, January 14, 2000

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I have 3 children - ages 3,6 and 8. "The Way Mothers Are" is one of our favorite books. I strongly recommend it everyone.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A poignant description of a mother's love for her child, June 29, 1999

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I loved this book! As a mother of two young children I appreciated the honest description of the mischievious child who is loved in spite of himself. I found the book very moving and couldn't help but see the correlation to God's love for us in spite of ourselves. I can highly recommend this book to all mothers - and children.

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5.0 out of 5 stars THe Way Mothers Are
I buy this book for everyone having a child. My boys had it when they were young over 30 years ago, so that is a lot of distribution. Wonderful read and good for development.

Published 2 months ago by Laura E. Portney

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful!
Wonderful explanation (for a child) about neverending unconditional love; love that is not based on what a person does or achieves, but on simply the fact of his/her being. Read more

Published 18 months ago by cambridge reader

5.0 out of 5 stars The Way Mothers Are
This book teaches about unconditional love. It is about the love of a mother for her child, but can be transferred to the love of a father. Read more

Published on May 28, 2009 by Arlene

5.0 out of 5 stars A message that all children need to hear on a regular basis
When my daughter was young, I read this book to her. Only, all the references to the female parent were replaced by references to a male one. Read more

Published on January 25, 2008 by Charles Ashbacher

5.0 out of 5 stars Why Parents Love Their Children
"The Way Mothers Are" is an endearing story about the love between a parent and child.

Through questioning and self-discovery, a little cat finds out why its mother... Read more

Published on October 23, 2007 by 80sLady

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book how much a mother love her kid
This is a good book and my 4 yr old son liked this very much. I and my wife enjoyed reading this book for him. Do not miss this if possible to get a copy for your kids.

Published on March 14, 2007 by kmsrao

5.0 out of 5 stars Witty and Wise
This book is a family favorite. Children can identify with the kitten who worries that his misdeeds will cut off his mother's love, while parents reading the book are rewarded... Read more

Published on April 2, 2003 by sister_of_substance

5.0 out of 5 stars mother- child bonding
this is defiantely one of the best childrens books ever written. it answers all the questions of "why this or why that" children always ask. Read more

Published on December 2, 1999 by ciarra m

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