My Mommy is a Mail Carrier!
What’s inside...
This book is designed for children whose mothers are mail carriers, providing an engaging way to explain their profession. Featuring vivid illustrations of Mommy the Mail Carrier and her coworkers, the book offers a glimpse into what Mommy's work entails. With 24 pages of premium color content, it's a fun and educational read for kids. In 'Psychoanalytic Object Relations Therapy', Althea Horner explores the clinical implications of developmental object relations theory. She considers the importance of finding the interpersonal metaphor embedded in the patient's material, the various kinds of interventions made by the therapist, and the multiple ways the patient uses the therapist, such as a selfobject, a container, and an object for identification. Eight case presentations demonstrate Horner's theoretical contributions.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the mommy in the story feels about her job?
What are some important tasks that the mommy mail carrier does in the book?
Why is it important for everyone to get their mail?
How do you think the story would change if it was about a different job?
What did you learn about mail carriers from this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, briefly discuss what a mail carrier does to set the context.
While reading, pause at key moments to ask your child how they think the characters are feeling.
After reading, relate the story to your child's experiences by asking if they remember receiving a special piece of mail.
Encourage your child to imagine their own story about a day in the life of someone with a different job.
Discuss the importance of different jobs in the community and how they help everyone.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Community Helpers
Explanation: The story showcases the essential role of a mail carrier in the community, highlighting how they help people connect and communicate.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect various community helpers they encounter, such as postal workers, firefighters, and teachers.
Example Lesson: Value of Hard Work
Explanation: The book demonstrates the daily responsibilities and dedication of a mail carrier through the character of the mommy, emphasizing her commitment and diligence.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to adopt a strong work ethic in their own responsibilities, like completing schoolwork or helping around the house.
Example Lesson: Importance of Communication
Explanation: Through the mommy’s job as a mail carrier, the book highlights the importance of sending and receiving messages, letters, and packages, which helps in building relationships.
Real-World Application: This lesson can teach children the value of staying in touch with family and friends through various forms of communication like writing letters or digital messaging.
Example Lesson: Gender Role Flexibility
Explanation: By portraying a female character in a role traditionally viewed as male-dominated, the story promotes the idea that job roles are not gender-specific.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to understand and embrace diverse career choices and gender roles, promoting equality and open-mindedness.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The story illustrates how the mommy takes care to ensure that every letter and package reaches its right destination, teaching the importance of being responsible and attentive.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson to their everyday activities, learning to be responsible for their tasks and belongings.