Why Mommy Works: An Interactive Photo Storybook to Help Children Understand Separation and the Value of Work - Hardcover

McLaurine, Tradara Dane'e

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0692922849 ISBN 13: 9780692922842

Publisher: Tremark, LLC, 2017

Synopsis

Turn separation anxiety into a celebration of love and hard work with this interactive, one-of-a-kind keepsake.
A Personalized Journey for Your Child
Unlike traditional books, this interactive experience features dedicated prompts for you to insert 4x6 photographs of yourself and your family. Your child learns that your work is a direct act of love that provides for their world.
Inside, your child will discover that Mommy works so they can:

• • Eat: Includes a prompt to insert a photo of you eating.
  • Sleep: Includes a prompt for a photo of you sleeping.
  • Travel: Includes prompts for photos of the car you drive and the bikes you ride.
  • Play: Includes a prompt for a photo of you playing together.

Featuring the word "WHY" translated into dozens of languages including French, Spanish, German, Danish, Filipino, and many more. This book honors the universal sacrifice of working parents everywhere.
Perfect for maternity leave transitions, daycare jitters, or as a birthday gift for the modern family, Why Mommy Works helps your child understand that even when you are working, they are the reason why.

About this title

About the Author

Tradara McLaurine is child of God, and mother of two (three if you count the dog). She is a motivational speaker, author, and educator. With degrees in Accounting, Legal Studies, and Student Affairs, plus a Women's Entrepreneurship certification from eCornell, she delivers expertise and inspiration. As a Certified Diversity Professional and Predictive Index Practitioner, Tradara fosters inclusive spaces. Her achievements include publishing children's books, earning 12 under 40 honors, and owning a Challenge Island franchise She enjoys writing stories that inspires others, crocheting, spending time with family, and listening to music.

From the Back Cover

Does your child wonder where you go when you leave for work?
"Work" can feel like a mystery to a young child, and saying goodbye in the morning is often the hardest part of the day. Why Mommy Works is an interactive, heart-centered story designed to help toddlers and preschoolers understand the "why" behind the workday.
Through simple, rhythmic prose and a beautiful multilingual celebration of the word "WHY," this book shows children that Mommy's job isn't just a place she goes—it's a way she cares for them.
Turn this book into a family keepsake! Unlike a standard storybook, this is an interactive journey. With dedicated spaces for you to insert your own family photos, your child will see—in real-time—how Mommy's hard work provides for the food they eat, the car they drive, and the toys they play with.
Bridge the gap between your career and your heart.

From the Inside Flap

A Letter to the Working Mom:
You work hard. You make sacrifices. And sometimes, the hardest part of your professional success is the moment you close the front door to head to the office.
Why Mommy Works was created for children who are trying to understand why their Mommy spends time away. It is a tool to ease separation anxiety by making the abstract concept of "work" tangible.
Featuring the word "WHY" translated into dozens of languages including Spanish, French, German, Filipino, and more, this book is a global tribute to the universal bond between a mother and her child. Whether you are a doctor, a teacher, an artist, or an executive, this book is your partner in explaining the "why" to the little ones who matter most.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tremark, LLC
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0692922849
• ISBN 13: 9780692922842
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Spencer Audie
• Number of pages: 22