Megyn Kelly's Top 3 Mother's Day Books, Featuring Her Favorite Children's Books

Today, Megyn Kelly, shares her top three book recommendations for Mother's Day. This video is a special treat for all the moms out there who are looking for some heartwarming and inspiring reads. So, whether you're a mom, have a mom, or just love a good book, stay tuned!

Megyn starts off with a deep dive into "Decades" by Joseph Massie. This book is not just a collection of poetry; it's an emotional journey through the natural world. Each poem in "Decades" is a snapshot, capturing the essence of moments and emotions tied to nature. From the budding of spring flowers to the serene quiet of a snowy winter evening, Joseph Massie’s words bring the beauty of the seasons to life right before your eyes. Megyn discusses how this book has touched her and why it makes a perfect gift for mothers who appreciate the beauty of poetry and the deeper reflections on life.

Next, Megyn brings us into the colorful and heartwarming world of children's literature with her favorite picks that she cherished reading to her own children. First up is "Big Pumpkin" by Erica Silverman. This delightful book is a Halloween classic, but its themes of teamwork and the joy of sharing make it a wonderful read all year round. Megyn reminisces about the laughter and the lessons of patience and cooperation that the story brought into her home, making it a cherished reading ritual each fall.

Following that, Megyn introduces "The Little Blue Truck" series by Alice Schertle. These books are a hit among young readers and their parents alike. The series starts with the adventures of a little blue truck that makes friends with animals he meets along his route. The stories are not only fun and engaging with their rhythmic, melodic prose and colorful illustrations, but they also teach important values like kindness, helping others, and how building friendships can help us overcome challenges together.

Megyn shares personal anecdotes about how these books have created bonding moments and opened up discussions about values with her kids, making them all-time favorites in her family. She emphasizes the importance of reading with children, noting that these moments of shared story exploration are not just educational but are precious bonding experiences that help nurture a child’s love for reading.

We also get a sneak peek into Megyn’s personal reading habits and how these books have influenced her role as a mother. She talks about the joy of revisiting these tales with her kids, watching them learn and grow with each page turned.

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Megyn recommends three books for Mother’s Day and why she chose each, discusses her love for Dateline and the Real Housewives shows, reveals the identity of the famous actor at a Hollywood Oscars party that Doug mistook for a homeless person, reviews the Barbra Streisand memoir, and offers a piece of Mother’s Day advice.

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