A letter can cross any distance. In Ellie's hands, it can open a whole new world.Eight-year-old Ellie misses Mom while she is away for the summer-until the first mysterious letter arrives. Soon Ellie is following a shimmering sky map, searching for pirate treasure, helping a lost kitten, braving a lighthouse storm, and discovering that every note carries a little piece of home.When Mom finally returns, the magic doesn't end. It moves into the kitchen, where pancake planets, whispering spoons, rainbow recipes, and muffin-mountain mysteries turn ordinary family moments into unforgettable adventures.Letters from Mom is a warmly illustrated chapter book filled with courage, kindness, imagination, problem-solving, and the love that keeps families close.Featuring twenty short adventures and detailed graphite illustrations, this heartwarming collection is perfect for: - Bedtime stories and family read-alouds- Newly independent readers ages 6-9- Children coping with distance or missing someone they love- Families who enjoy wholesome stories with gentle life lessons- Young readers who love magic, mysteries, and imaginative adventuresFrom Jay Spoon, author of Adventures with Grandpa: Stories of Wisdom, Woods, and Wonder.Discover how far love can travel-and how much magic can be found right at home.