Celebrate the bond between moms and children with this humorous New York Times-bestseller that invites the kids to do the hard work of raising their mom...if just for a day! This humorous new addition to the beloved HOW TO . . . books takes readers through a playful, busy day with Mom. Written in an instructional style, two siblings suggest the best ways to raise a happy, healthy mom—from waking her up in the morning to arranging play dates, to making sure she gets enough exercise, some quiet time, and plenty of veggies! Filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas, and lots of love,
How to Raise a Mom is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day—or any day!
Praise for the HOW TO . . . series:
“A silly take on role reversal.”
–Kirkus Reviews Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma) “Laugh-out-loud funny. . .”
–Kirkus Reviews (How to Raise a Mom) “. . . laugh-out-loud scenes and funny hidden details.”
–Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandpa) “Touches of humor in each of the digitally rendered illustrations.”
–Kirkus Reviews (How to Surprise a Dad) The fun doesn't stop! Check out more HOW TO... picture books: How to Babysit a Grandma
How to Babysit a Grandpa
How to Catch a Santa
How to Get Your Teacher Ready
How to Raise a Mom
How to Surprise a Dad
JEAN REAGAN was born in Alabama but spent most of her childhood in Japan. She now lives in Salt Lake City with her husband. In the summers, they serve as backcountry volunteers in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. To learn more about Jean and her work, please visit JeanReagan.com.
LEE WILDISH is the illustrator of many acclaimed children’s books and has also worked in advertising and greeting card design. He lives in Nottinghamshire, England. Visit him on the Web at WildishIllustration.com.
Praise for the
HOW TO . . . series:
“A new hit this year is How to Catch Santa. . . . The picture book offers lighthearted tips on how kids can steal a glimpse of Mr. Elusive, aka Santa. . . . It’s one of USA Today’s recommended children’s books of this holiday season.” —
USA Today (
How to Catch Santa)
“The charm of its premise and the clear bond between the generations will have kids and grandparents giggling together.” —
School Library Journal (
How to Babysit a Grandma)
“An obvious choice for Father’s Day, with year-round surprise applicability.” —
Kirkus Reviews (
How to Surprise a Dad)
