How to Talk to Moms (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Kei Acedera (Illustrator)

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Product Description

Sometimes your mom seems like the most wonderful woman in the world. Sometimes you think she is mean and wants to ruin your life.

Really, it is both.

No matter how well you know your mom, chances are she's got a few tricks up her sleeve. Alec Greven may only be ten, but he will set you straight when it comes to figuring out the most important woman in your life.

Tips:

Don't use your shirt as a napkin or a Kleenex.
Don't bring loose wildlife into the house—ever!
Your mom will always love you no matter what.

About the Author

Alec Greven is ten years old and is in the fifth grade. He has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Today show, CNN, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Morning America, and more. He is also the author of How to Talk to Girls, How to Talk to Moms, and How to Talk to Dads. He lives in Castle Rock, Colorado, with his family.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Collins (March 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061710016
• ISBN-13: 978-0061710018
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #96,518 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book for moms and kids to read together, April 1, 2009

By	Ruth, the Mom - See all my reviews

When I picked up this book and started reading, I decided it would be perfect to read together with my 6-year-old son.
Concise and humorous, this book is filled with advice for kids, but without setting up unrealistic expectations of perfect behavior. Sometimes parents need a reminder that it's normal for kids to fight with their siblings, whine, use their shirt as a Kleenex, and make up excuses to try to get out of chores. And kids need to learn that moms generally don't like these things, and the excuse thing will probably backfire.
There is an empathy lesson here as well, with sentences like: "Being a mom is a really, really hard job because we don't always follow directions and things can get wild."
The first couple of times I read this, I didn't realize it was written by a 9-year-old. Learning the author's age gave the advice even more credibility in my son's eyes.
I don't know anything about Alec Greven's previous book, but I'd say this one stands solidly on its own, with valuable kid-to-kid advice and a reminder that even when moms and kids bug each other, they always love each other.

5.0 out of 5 stars "How to Talk to Your Mom", June 29, 2009

By	Linda J. Thompson-whitelock "linda" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Now there is truly help for young boys who often get frustrated talking to their Moms-because it is written by a young man, the advice is realistic and not preachy. I bought it for my grandson's birthday-he read it and often nodded his head, say "yes" "yes" in agreement. I think all elementary boys and their Moms should read this book and enjoy talking to each other about it-