Summary: Mommy Doesn't Know My Name by Suzanne Williams is a really cute story about a little girl named Hannah and her mom. Her mom calls her nicknames such as "chickadee","pumpkin","alligator", and more. After Hannah is called this nicknames, Hannah thinks "I'm not a ___, I'm Hannah!"

Personal summary: This story would be great with any age level and would be great for students with disabilities. ( )

This book s about a little girl, who is confused by her mom calling her nicknames, and using phrases like "see you later alligator." This book would be really good to read to kids with autism, or kids who have a classmate with autism. The book shows that sometimes people don't understand the metaphors or symbolism we use. I plan to read this to my future students. ( )

This family favorite uses colorful illustrations of a wide-eyed young girl to help children know who they are even when a parent uses terms of endearment to address them. This little girl is called chickadee, pumpkin, alligator, and more, yet she keeps reminding herself that she is Hannah. Finally, at bedtime, she declares that she is not a mouse but that she is Hannah! Her mother reassures her that yes, she is her lovely little Hannah whom she loves very much.

Ages: 3-6
Source: Personal Collection

The mom in this story likes to call her daughter by pet names. Her daughter starts to wonder does mom know my name. After each pet name, Hannah thinks to herself I am not those things momma calls me I am Hannah.In the end, Hannah's mother assures her she knows he name and she loves her. ( )

We have all had times when our mother's have called us the wrong names, but this cute little book is about all the nicknames your mom can give you, and how they aren't the little girl's real name! It shows bonding, and I thought it was a cute story to pass the time, however I fail to see the value of teaching it in a class. ( )