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If You Give Your Mom a Squeeze!

by Michelle Porcelli; Illustrated by Melanie Alcantara Correia

22 pages; Saddle stitched; catalogue #07-2333; ISBN 1-4251-5296-1; US$12.00, C$13.80, EUR9.36, £6.20

Journey down memory lane and experience wiggly caterpillars and squishy pig troughs as one mother remembers life through a child's eyes and reconnects with her young son.

About the Book

Discover the excitement of life through a child's eyes. "If You Give Your Mom a Squeeze" is a delightful tale about a young mother rediscovering childhood while sharing stories with her curious son. She reminisces about the glory days, silly days, and the days she conquered fear. From falling into grandpa's pig trough to scoring the winning run, each page explores the innocence of childhood. The surprise ending reminds us of the common phrase "...and a child shall lead them".

"If You Give Your Mom a Squeeze" is sure to be an immediate classic. The author encourages children to relate to their parents in a new way - as big kids!" Heather Szott - Hawkeye Editing, Inc.

"Maddest of all, to see life as it is and not as it should be" is Michelle's favorite motto. Whether teaching high school or elementary her fun loving, animated presentations open the minds of her listeners to the possibilities of the way life 'could' and 'should' be.

She has taught children for twenty years and cherishes the joys of childhood innocence. "I want kids to discover that trees are for climbing, clean hands are for wimps, and cookie dough tastes better than broccoli," she chuckles. "I write for the children of the world and even more for their parents. If anything I write can touch their hearts or help them reconnect with the way life is meant to be, we all win."

Michelle has written and instructed numerous courses for Brigham Young University as well as been a journalist for local and county newspapers. She is also the founder and owner of 'Awesome Blossom Preschool' (her kids chose the name).

She lives in Salt Lake City with her encouraging husband and five awesome children. You can easily locate which house is hers; she will be in the front yard playing ring-around-the-roses.