Hello, friends! Our book today is You Be Mommy, written by Karla Clark and illustrated by Zoe Persico, a sweet tribute to everything moms do for their loved ones... and what makes it all worth it. “Can you be mommy?” an exhausted mother jokingly asks her youngest child at bedtime. After all, Mommy has had … Continue reading You Be Mommy (Karla Clark)
Hello, friends! Our book today is One More Hug, written by Megan Alexander and illustrated by Hiroe Nakata, an ode to the special bond between mothers and sons. In this sentimental tale, a mother reflects fondly on several significant moments in her oldest son’s childhood. From waiting for the first bus to school, playing pretend … Continue reading One More Hug (Megan Alexander)
Hello, friends! Our book today is My Mommy Medicine, written by Edwidge Danticat and illustrated by Shannon Wright, a sweet tribute to the special healing powers that mommies possess. When the unnamed protagonist - an adorable little girl with bright eyes and a high poof of natural hair - is feeling sick or sad, her … Continue reading My Mommy Medicine (Edwidge Danticat)
Hello friends, and a happy start to Pride Month! To celebrate, our book today is the classic Heather Has Two Mommies, written by Lesléa Newman and illustrated by Laura Cornell in the new edition (Diana Souza illustrated the original). Heather’s very favorite number is two. Why? Well, there are two of all her very favorite … Continue reading Heather Has Two Mommies (Lesléa Newman)
Hello friends, and Happy Mother’s Day! In honor of the occasion, we have a special review today: Everything Is Mama, written by Jimmy Fallon and illustrated by Miguel Ordóñez, the follow-up to the massively popular Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada. This time around, there’s a new wrinkle in teaching the book’s collection of … Continue reading Everything Is Mama (Jimmy Fallon)
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