Mom School

Illustrated by Priscilla Burris
Imagine what would happen if moms went to Mom School!

In this adorable kid’s-eye view of what would happen if Mom went to school, a little girl imagines Mom School, where all moms learn their amazing skills, like fixing a bike tire and baking cupcakes. With warm, funny illustrations and a fun role-reversal story in which moms act like kids, young readers will love imagining what would happen if their own moms went to Mom School.

"An appealing addition to read at Mother’s Day and throughout the year."—School Library Journal

"Gently funny and knowing, it’s a good bet for moments of mother-child bonding."—Publishers Weekly

"[It's] refreshing to see the diverse array of moms participating in fishing and sports in addition to baking sweet treats. This would make a unique choice for back-to-school time."—Booklist
REBECCA VAN SLYKE is a second-grade teacher in Lynden, Washington, and has an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is the author of the picture books Mom School, Dad School, Lexie the Word Wrangler, Lana Lynn Howls at the Moon, and Monster’s Trucks. View titles by Rebecca Van Slyke

 PRISCILLA BURRIS is the illustrator of many books for children, including Mom School, Dad School, Natsumi!, and the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter book series. Priscilla holds a creative design degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, as well as an Early Childhood education certificate. She is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and she serves as the SCBWI US Illustrator Coordinator and Advisor. She lives with her family in Southern California. See more of Priscilla’s art at priscillaburris.com, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @PriscillaDesign.

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Imagine what would happen if moms went to Mom School!

In this adorable kid’s-eye view of what would happen if Mom went to school, a little girl imagines Mom School, where all moms learn their amazing skills, like fixing a bike tire and baking cupcakes. With warm, funny illustrations and a fun role-reversal story in which moms act like kids, young readers will love imagining what would happen if their own moms went to Mom School.

"An appealing addition to read at Mother’s Day and throughout the year."—School Library Journal

"Gently funny and knowing, it’s a good bet for moments of mother-child bonding."—Publishers Weekly

"[It's] refreshing to see the diverse array of moms participating in fishing and sports in addition to baking sweet treats. This would make a unique choice for back-to-school time."—Booklist

Author

REBECCA VAN SLYKE is a second-grade teacher in Lynden, Washington, and has an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is the author of the picture books Mom School, Dad School, Lexie the Word Wrangler, Lana Lynn Howls at the Moon, and Monster’s Trucks. View titles by Rebecca Van Slyke

 PRISCILLA BURRIS is the illustrator of many books for children, including Mom School, Dad School, Natsumi!, and the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter book series. Priscilla holds a creative design degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, as well as an Early Childhood education certificate. She is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and she serves as the SCBWI US Illustrator Coordinator and Advisor. She lives with her family in Southern California. See more of Priscilla’s art at priscillaburris.com, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @PriscillaDesign.

View titles by Priscilla Burris

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