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ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Nothing brings a smile to mom's face quite like a child's handmade gift. Kids can show how much they love and appreciate their moms this Mother's Day with a beautiful paper basket of flowers they make themselves during "Best Mom Ever" parties at most Borders and Waldenbooks stores nationwide this Saturday, May 9 starting at 2 p.m. In addition to making artful creations for mom, kids can also enjoy storytime and songs and games.

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All dads are encouraged to e-mail pictures of the handmade crafts to bordersevents@bordersgroupinc.com and Borders will post the photos on the Borders Facebook(R) page for family members and friends to enjoy. In the body of the e-mail, dads should state their child's first name and the Borders location at which he/she made the craft.

Of course, dads can also use the opportunity to buy mom or grandma a great gift book. Whether she's a mystery buff, loves a good romance or enjoys biographies, Borders has a huge selection of titles that will give mom a reason to enjoy some time for herself. The buyers at Borders hand-selected these great gift titles, all of which should be in stock at Borders and Waldenbooks stores nationwide during the "Best Mom Ever" parties.

Non-Fiction Books

• "The Girls from Ames" by Jeffrey Zaslow - A biography of 11 women from Ames, Iowa who met as children and maintained an extraordinary friendship over long distances and through difficult personal challenges. The perfect book for mom to read and share with friends.
• "The Middle Place" by Kelly Corrigan - An honest and humorous account of Corrigan's life as a 30-something wife and working mother whose world is turned upside down when she is diagnosed with breast cancer and then learns that her beloved father also has cancer. Suddenly, Corrigan finds herself in that "middle place" between childhood and the realities of adulthood: needing care herself, but also needing to care for the man she has leaned on her entire life.
• "How to Talk to Moms" by Alec Greven - In this charming gift book, 10-year-old Greven, author of the bestselling book "How to Talk to Girls," shares his practical advice for how to make moms happy.
• "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Power Moms" by Jack Canfield - Some 101 inspirational stories from mothers who have made the choice to stay home or work from home, while raising their families.

Fiction Books

• "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows - Writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, and so begins an incredible tale about Guernsey during the German occupation - and the Society's eccentric yet remarkable members.
• "Dead and Gone" by Charlaine Harris - The formidable Sookie Stackhouse is back in Harris' newest book in her hit - and hip - southern vampire series. If mom is a fan of vampire books, she won't want to miss this highly anticipated book.
• "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford - A heartwarming story of fathers and sons, first loves, fate and the resilient human heart - set in the ethnic neighborhoods of Seattle during World War II and Japanese American internment camps of the era.

Additional Gift Ideas for Mom

Borders also has great DVDs, CDs and other gift items for moms including "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Mama Mia" on DVD, and CDs such as Paul Potts' "Passione," U2's "No Line on the Horizon" and Diana Krall's "Quiet Nights." Gift items include a 7-inch collage digital photo frame for $59.99, $50 off the regular price of $109.99 and available at most Borders stores while supplies last. Select scented candles and diffusers are buy-one-and-get-the-second-one-free at Borders.

In honor of the "Best Moms Ever" parties, the Seattle's Best Coffee cafes -- located in nearly all Borders superstores -- will be offering free samples of beverages, candy and baked goods. For the kids, samples include hot chocolate and hand-made sodas. For adults, special treats to try include Chocolate Coffee Crunch JavaKula(R), Peach FruitKula(R) and Beach House Blend. Rounding out the delicious selection of afternoon treats is a Peach Raspberry Cobbler Cake and delectable chocolate samples.

To find out if your local Borders or Waldenbooks store is hosting a "Best Mom Ever" party, click the Store Locator tab on Borders.com and search for your favorite store, and then click on the store's page to view a list of upcoming events.

About Borders Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE: BGP) is a leading retailer of books, music and movies with approximately 25,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates more than 1,000 stores worldwide primarily under the Borders(R) and Waldenbooks(R) brand names. For online shopping, visit Borders.com. For more information about the company, visit www.borders.com/media.