Are You My Mother?

Sep 22, 2026

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Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman is a classic children's picture book that tells the heartwarming and poignant story of a baby bird who hatches from its egg while its mother is away looking for food. Left alone and confused, the hatchling embarks on an adventurous journey through the world, earnestly asking various animals and inanimate objects the titular question, "Are you my mother?" This endearing narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the unconditional bond between a parent and child. Through its simple yet evocative prose and iconic illustrations, the book follows the young protagonist's determination to find its place in the world. As the baby bird encounters a kitten, a hen, a dog, a cow, and even a large mechanical shovel, readers are taken on a gentle, rhythmic quest that emphasizes the importance of family and home. This beloved story has captivated generations of young readers with its repetitive structure, accessible language, and the ultimate, touching resolution of the hatchling's persistent search for its mother, solidifying its place as a staple of early childhood literature and an essential addition to any beginner reader's library.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages45

Reading Time1 h 9 min

AccessFree to download

The Hatching

Searching for Mother

Encounters with Others

The Reunion

FAQs

What does the baby bird ask the other animals it meets?

The baby bird consistently asks each animal it encounters, "Are you my mother?"

Why does the mother bird leave the egg at the beginning of the story?

The mother bird leaves the egg to go find food for her baby to eat.

What is the baby bird's main goal throughout the book?

The baby bird's main goal is to find its mother after hatching from the egg and discovering she is not there.

Sep 22, 2026

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