Love, Mama
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Author/illustrator: Jeanette Bradley
ISBN: 9781626729490
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Publication Date: January 2nd, 2018
Buy Now: IndieBound, Bookshop, signed copies at Books on the Square
When Mama goes on a trip, her baby penguin Kipling knows she’ll return home soon—yet he still can’t help but miss her. After all, Pillow Mama won’t read, Picture Mama won’t laugh, and Snow Mama is too cold to cuddle.
But when Kipling receives a special delivery from Mama, he knows that no matter where she is, he is always loved. Soon, Mama comes home, and Kipling ends the day where he belongs—right in her arms.
ISBN: 9781626729490
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Publication Date: January 2nd, 2018
Buy Now: IndieBound, Bookshop, signed copies at Books on the Square
When Mama goes on a trip, her baby penguin Kipling knows she’ll return home soon—yet he still can’t help but miss her. After all, Pillow Mama won’t read, Picture Mama won’t laugh, and Snow Mama is too cold to cuddle.
But when Kipling receives a special delivery from Mama, he knows that no matter where she is, he is always loved. Soon, Mama comes home, and Kipling ends the day where he belongs—right in her arms.
Learning Resources
- Educator Deb Gonzales has created a wonderful guide for LOVE, MAMA. It's aligned to common core standards, and includes language arts and STEM activities and printables. Download the standards-aligned educational guide
- Try a LOVE, MAMA craft with your story hour
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More praise for Love, Mama
“Bradley’s soft paintings and understated narration create a rich maritime world―and the comforting assurance of enduring love―that should readily resonate with the children of working parents, even if their Mamas don’t head off to work on an ice floe, as Kipling’s mother does.” ―Publishers Weekly
“The artwork works with the spare text to keep the focus on how Kipling is feeling; readers are sure to empathize. This will provide both reassurance to children missing their own loved ones and ideas for staying connected.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“Poignant and high quality... a must for public and school libraries.” - School Library Journal
“Enchanting illustrations and understated text depict... the heartfelt emotions of this parent-child pair, making this poignant tale a reassuring choice for any youngster dealing with separation from a loved one.” - Joy Fleishaker, Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day, School Library Journal
“The artwork works with the spare text to keep the focus on how Kipling is feeling; readers are sure to empathize. This will provide both reassurance to children missing their own loved ones and ideas for staying connected.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“Poignant and high quality... a must for public and school libraries.” - School Library Journal
“Enchanting illustrations and understated text depict... the heartfelt emotions of this parent-child pair, making this poignant tale a reassuring choice for any youngster dealing with separation from a loved one.” - Joy Fleishaker, Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day, School Library Journal