Mother’s Day
Did you know that Mother’s Day is not celebrated on the second Sunday in May all around the world? Although this date is the most common one used for celebrating Mother’s Day, there are over 30 different dates used to celebrate mothers internationally.
Mother’s Day is a day dedicated to the celebration of mothers and all that they do. Don’t let this be an excuse not to celebrate all the wonderful mothers and caregivers for the other 364 days of the year. It’s a hard and often thankless job. A little acknowledgment goes a long way.
So, this Sunday, and every day after, show the mums and caregivers in your life how much you love and appreciate them. Gifts, phone calls, even a simple gesture can let mums know how much they mean to you.
Happy Mother’s Day.
Books
The mummy animal book / Jennifer Cossins. | Cockburn Libraries (spydus.com)
The Mummy Animal Book is an adorable little book that will help you and your child learn the names of some mummy and baby animals.
A mummy goat is called a nanny. A baby goat is called a kid. When a nanny gives birth to her kids it’s called ‘kidding’.
Each double page spread has the names of the mummy and baby animal and an interesting fact. The illustrations are beautiful, and the tidbits of information are quirky and cute.
Happy Mother’s Day / illustrated by Nicolette Hegyes. | Cockburn Libraries (spydus.com)
This is such a sweet little book. Each page features a child’s description of why their Mum is so special.
My mummy smells like chocolates and coffee.
Nicolette Hegyes has paired each child’s statement with a lovely illustration of an animal mother and child. Happy Mother’s Day is a gorgeous book that mums and children will enjoy sharing together.
What do you call your grandma? This book explores the various names that grandmas use all around the world. Each grandma is shown engaging with their grandchild in a loving and not always stereotypical way, with not a mum or dad in sight.
This is a celebration of the very special relationship that exists between grandmas and their grandchildren. It demonstrates cultural diversity, but also shows the universality of the love shared between grandmas and their grandies.
Can we acknowledge Mother Duck this Mother’s Day?!
A Big Hug
Why not gift a big hug this Mother’s Day
What you’ll need:
Coloured Card
Ribbon, string or crepe paper
Scissors
Glue or tape
What to do:
Outline both of the child’s hands on the coloured card and cut out.
Measure and cut the ribbon to the length between your child’s outstretched hands.
Attached one hand cut-out to each end of the ribbon.
Now you have a child’s hug to take with you wherever you go.
