Forget Me Not

Written and Illustrated by Michael Broad

Forget Me Not is a story about a young elephant named Monty. The rain will be coming soon and there will be forget-me-nots everywhere she told Monty. What are forget-me-nots he asked her. She told him that they are little blue flowers and they help us remember. He wondered what he was supposed to remember - so she reminded him never to forget how much she loved him and to stay with the herd. Just as you might expect, Monty becomes distracted and forgets his mother's warning and loses his herd.  This is a heartwarming story that emphasizes the love between a mother and her child. The illustrations are beautifully done. The texture used for the elephants gives them a real to life feeling. The real flowers and forget-me-nots used in the illustrations are so pretty and fun.

THE KISSING HAND

Written by Audrey Penn
Illustrated by Ruth E. Harper and Nancy M. Leak

While The Kissing Hand holds the Ed Press Winner Seal for Excellence in Educational Publishing, you'll soon realize why once you start this delightful story.
Children and parents alike are faced sooner or later with separation from each other. Going to school for the first time can bring uncertainty and often time sadness. Through this heartwarming story, Mrs. Raccoon reassures her son, Chester, that going to school can be fun. She instills confidence in him while acknowledging his uncertainty with a loving solution. The illustrations are charming and show real feelings and expressions to impact the full meaning of the author's message.
I would encourage this delightful story to be included in any child's collection of bedtime favorites.
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