In 1960, Random House published “Are You My Mother” by P.D. Eastman. I was 3, at the time, and it is the first book I ever remember reading. It was a story about a bird hatching while his mother was away looking for food. So the youngster heads out to find his mother. In order, he asks a kitten, a hen, a dog and a cow, “Are you my mother.” Each says “no.” The hatchling … [Read more...]