Books in Mothers of Preschoolers series

Maddie Joy Maxwell can't stop to talk and can't atop to play. Her jump rope is missing and someone will pay! In this delightfully illustrated and comical tale, Mad Maddie learns that angrily accusing others isn't wise. This MOPS Kids book is designed to meet the developmental needs of children ages 4 to 6. It addresses the issues of anger and forgiveness in a gentle and engaging manner.

Your preschooler is full of requests -- some of them more unusual than other! And every 'yes' or 'no response can be a learning experience. Helping Mommy bake a yummy cake is fun…but crossing the road without help could be dangerous. Mommy, May I Hug the Fishes? takes an inspirational and humorous approach to the important subject of limits for children ages 2 to 4.

Enjoy this delightful story of a special dance that only a mother and child can share. Filled with whimsical, heartwarming illustrations, Sleepy-Time Dance beautifully portrays the gentle nature of God's nurturing love through the endearing compassion of a mother toward her child. It's the perfect little book for you and your child to enjoy together.

Celebrate your child’s God-given gifts and talents with My Cowboy Boots, a fun, rhyming story about a little girl and her favorite red cowboy boots. Although she wears them every day, she never forgets to ask her “mama” if it’s okay. Filled with fun, colorful illustrations that will delight your imaginative two- to four-year-old, My Cowboy Boots is designed to encourage individuality and independence in children, while reinforcing obedience. Plus, your little one can learn the days of the week too.Just for Mom! This book includes a special “Mom’s Moment” insight from MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers)—the people who know what mothering and children are all about!

“We’re moving somewhere else today. I like my house. I want to stay.”Moving can be a confusing experience for young children, because they don’t always understand what’s happening. In this delightful book, your preschooler can learn that moving doesn’t have to be so scary. In Boxes, Boxes Everywhere, author Crystal Bowman brings together a heartwarming, inspirational story that will help your little one understand that moving really isn’t so bad after all.

Welcome to Zachary's Zoo … Where a tiger, a bear, and a crocodile are among the ferocious beasts masquerading as lovable house pets! Only a smart, responsible zookeeper like Zachary can tame their savage nature by seeing that their needs are met. This MOPS Kid book is designed to meet the developmental needs of children ages 4 to 6. Children will learn that letting he cat out, feeding the shark (oops, fish!)… it's all part of taking care of the animals God made.

Dressing, playing, bathing, praying -- every day is a busy day for your toddler! The colorful photographs and fun, simple rhymes in My Busy, Busy day help your little one connect pictures with words while celebrating typical daily activities. This MOPS Kids book is designed to meet the developmental needs of children from infancy to age 2. My Busy, Busy day highlights routines and peer similarities.

Scribbling, digging, splishing and splashing— in Morning, Mr. Ted you and your child can tag along with a little girl and her teddy bear, Mr. Ted, through a typical fun-filled day from morning till bedtime. Designed to develop a positive habit of routine in children two and under, Morning, Mr. Ted not only uses fun rhyme and colorful, engaging art, but also utilizes repetition for reinforcement. Morning, Mr. Ted is a perfect little book for your infant to 2-year-old.

Enjoy this amusing story of one boy’s earnest plea to God to help him sell his little sister for the low, low price of two bucks. But if that’s too much, he’s willing to bargain and sell her for only one. You and your child will get a kick out of this funny, rhyming story and giggle with delight at the amusing and colorful illustrations. Intended to encourage positive, loving relationships between siblings, author Michelle Medlock Adams has chosen an entertaining way to illustrate sibling rivalry and show how God knew brothers and sisters would need each other. Just for Mom! This book includes a special “Mom’s Moment” insight from MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers)—the people who know what mothering and children are all about!

Your Husband Can Be the Best Dad Ever!Want to encourage your husband to get more involved in parenting? Let Dad be Dad. It sounds so simple--but thousands of moms struggle with entrusting their child to someone whose parenting style is different from their own, even if he is their childs father! Make Room for Daddy shows you how to lighten up and encourage the father of your child to do what hes designed to do: father, not mother, your children. Writing from a wealth of experience, Elisa Morgan and Carol Kuykendall of MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) help you understand the difference between and importance of both mommy and daddy styles of parenting. They not only show you why your husband isnt designed to parent the same way you do, but they also open your eyes to the benefits his approach has to offer. Best of all, they show the two of you how to capitalize on your differences so you can work together as a team raising a healthy, happy child. Warmly written, encouraging, and immensely practical, Make Room for Daddy is your how-to guide to letting Dad to be Dad--and the best father he can possibly be.