Comments on: What Are Your Favorite Single Mom Books?

By: Cat

Cat — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:25:11 +0000

I know this is an old post, but I just did a post on this at my book review blog if you want to check it out. My son’s a bit younger than your daughter, but you may find something you like on there! http://lovemesomebooks.blogspot.com/2009/09/mama-books.html
Cat´s last blog ..Mama Books

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:47:39 +0000

I bought “Do I have a Daddy” too. I bought it when Eric was 3, shortly after his dad was arrested. I found it interesting too that the boys name in the book was Erik and he to was biracial.

By: Dr. Leah

Dr. Leah — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:58:22 +0000

My children and I love “Horton Hatches the Egg” by Dr. Seuss. It’s about abandonment, perseverance, overcoming real obstacles, loyalty, and ultimately about joy—in a picture book appropriate for preschool children and older. Did I read the book often to my children? Well, let me put it this way. I can still recite the entire book by memory. Enjoy!

By: mssinglemama

mssinglemama — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:18:21 +0000

Good Dog, Carl. The mom (she could be single) leaves her baby in the care of the family dog, Carl. Maybe it’s an analogy – that having a dog is sometimes much better than having a man. It’s a fantastic book – just read it to Benjamin and he loved it. All about you creating the story to the pictures. Check it out!

By: Lexi's Mom

Lexi's Mom — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:20:40 +0000

Regarding Netflix, I have to say that Blockbuster’s program is better to me. I liked the idea of never having to go to the video store, UNTIL I found out that Blockbuster has similarly priced plans, and offer a certain number of free rentals each month, depending on your plan. (You exhange the mailed movie at the store for anything of your choice.) In addition , you receive one free coupon that you can download and use each month. Finally, when you return a movie to the store, it gets checked in right away and your next selection is sent before they phyisically receive it! So overall, it’s a much better value for your money. What I usually do is allow Lexi to pick a movie from the one that’s being exchanged, while I wait for the next one in the mail. (And I blackmail her…if she lets me watch the adult movie in peace, we can exchange it for a kid movie!)

Now, regarding books, there’s a cute little one called, “My Mom is the Best Mom” in which children of different ages simply tell what they like best about their moms. Lexi and I read a few at a time and then talk about them. Her thoughts and impressions are quite interesting.

By: singlemomseeking

singlemomseeking — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:16:42 +0000

Ooooh, thanks Alaina! I never saw this movie, but recently signed up with Netflix…. and I just ordered it. Can’t wait! Mmmm, I LOVE chocolate.

By: mssinglemama

mssinglemama — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:51:10 +0000

Just thinking about this the other day – not books – but the best single mom movie. Mine is Chocolat. What a beautiful movie. Of course she gets Johnny Depp in the end – which would make everything easier. : ) I often feel like that character, the single mother, she’s so strong and tries her hardest not to fall in love, but she can’t help her emotions. Thanks for the book tips! Very good to know.

By: harriets.notebook

harriets.notebook — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:06:40 +0000

Try “Mama, I’ll Give You the World” by Susan Saelig Gallagher. It and the Downy were the only titles that seemed age appropriate when I searched my library’s catalog using the subject heading “Single-parent families — Juvenile fiction”.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:55:06 +0000

So I’m not the only one feeling a liar, reading story-books to Little A, filled with with Mommy’s and Daddy’s and happy homes?

Wish I could offer a suggestion, but I have none. I do love Jamie Lee Curtis’s books, though; they offer self-esteem boosters and acceptance of self….which is as good as it’s going to get around here in the castle, I think.

By: FeeFiFoto

FeeFiFoto — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:39:02 +0000

Look for A Chair For My Mother, by Vera B. Williams. It’s not specifically about a single mother but the main characters are a girl and her mother and grandmother. Their apartment burns and they find a new place and start saving coins to buy a fluffy, comfortable chair. The illustrations are lovely and the story is sweet, about working patiently and as part of a team to earn what you want. This is the kind of book I’d read to my kids and interject my own observations about what a loving family they seem to be. There’s no mention of who the father is or where he might be — it’s just three women working and living together.