See Mom Run (Hardcover)

by Kara Douglass Thom (Author), Lilly Golden (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

Review
SEE_MOM_RUN celebrates the positive and supportive relationship parents and children can achieve through sports. Filled with fun, colorful illustrations. -- Runner's World Magazine

Product Description
Finally, a book on running that active parents can read to their kids (or to grandchildren, or to nieces and nephews).

Penny, a 1st grader, is on her way to show-and-tell on Monday morning—the morning after her mom’s first marathon. The moment she wakes up, she puts on her mom’s finisher’s medal, and it stays on all day. She goes to school and tells her classmates all about the marathon: how far it is, and all the many ways in which Penny helped her mom train for this magnificent achievement. We see Penny’s immense pride at her mom’s accomplishment, and also Penny’s sense that she (Penny) made it all possible. Penny makes pancakes after Mom’s long runs (with batter all over the kitchen). She orchestrates a little speed workout on the beach. She rides her bike alongside as her mom runs through the streets of the neighborhood. She hoses her mom down after a hot summer run. She teaches (slightly less limber) Mom all about stretching. She gives Mom backrubs (bouncing on her back on the couch). And much more. The plucky, puckish Penny is ultimately inspired to emulate Mom, and the final page shows them together in a 1-mile fun run. Parents and kids alike will enjoy reading and re-reading (and re-reading) this story. SEE MOM RUN celebrates running, glorifying the notion that a little sweat and dedication can bring you to a place of remarkable happiness and strength. (Plus, you get that medal!) It points the way forward in life for happy, healthy, active kids.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Breakaway Books (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891369407
• ISBN-13: 978-1891369407
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,048,291 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, November 7, 2003

By A Customer

I have two daughters, ages 3 and 5, and they simply adore this book. They talk about Penny all the time (and her medal!), and they talk about wanting to run a marathon. They like to "practice" by running everywhere, with a perfect runner's arm-swing. My wife and I both run, and our girls know we love it -- but this book is an excellent way to further display the joys and benefits of running. The illustrations are warm and entertaining -- some are hilarious. It's really just good fun and positive energy all around.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute book, September 25, 2008

By	R. Nichols (Westford, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My daughter loves this book. I am a runner and am always out running so this is something my 3 year old can really relate to.