Are You My Mother?

By P.D. Eastman | Publisher: Random House Children's Books

About the book

The must-have, heartwarming and hilarious classic about a baby bird in search of his mother!

A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. When a mother bird's egg starts to jump, she hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat. But as soon as she's gone, out pops the baby bird. He immediately sets off to find his mother, but not knowing what she looks like makes it a challenge. The little hatchling is determined to find his mother, even after meeting a kitten, a hen, a dog, and a Snort. The timeless message of the bond between mother and child make P. D. Eastman's Are You My Mother? a treasured classic. 

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

Editions of Are You My Mother?

Hardcover
ISBN 9780394800189
Hardcover
ISBN 9780394900186
Hardcover
ISBN 9780553539905
Hardcover
ISBN 9780553539929
Hardcover
ISBN 9780553496802
Hardcover
ISBN 9780375811531
Hardcover
ISBN 9780375815997
Hardcover
ISBN 9780679890478
AltFormat
ISBN 9780679843313
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780593396216
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780593396223

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The must-have, heartwarming and hilarious classic about a baby bird in search of his mother!

A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. When a mother bird's egg starts to jump, she hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat. But as soon as she's gone, out pops the baby bird. He immediately sets off to find his mother, but not knowing what she looks like makes it a challenge. The little hatchling is determined to find his mother, even after meeting a kitten, a hen, a dog, and a Snort. The timeless message of the bond between mother and child make P. D. Eastman's Are You My Mother? a treasured classic. 

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Are You My Mother? about?

The must-have, heartwarming and hilarious classic about a baby bird in search of his mother!

A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. When a mother bird's egg starts to jump, she hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat. But as soon as she's gone, out pops the baby bird. He immediately sets off to find his mother, but not knowing what she looks like makes it a challenge. The little hatchling is determined to find his mother, even after meeting a kitten, a hen, a dog, and a Snort. The timeless message of the bond between mother and child make P. D. Eastman's Are You My Mother? a treasured classic. 

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Are You My Mother??

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories

Where can I read a sample of Are You My Mother??

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394800189

Is Are You My Mother? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Beginner Books(R)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Are You My Mother??

P.D. Eastman

Who is the Publisher of the book Are You My Mother??

Random House Children's Books

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Are You My Mother? is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394800189) and hardcover(ISBN 9780394900186) and hardcover(ISBN 9780553539905) and hardcover(ISBN 9780553539929) and hardcover(ISBN 9780553496802) and hardcover(ISBN 9780375811531) and hardcover(ISBN 9780375815997) and hardcover(ISBN 9780679890478) and altformat(ISBN 9780679843313) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593396216) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593396223)

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