  | Me & Mama Author: Cabrera, Cozbi A. | |
| Price: $6.50 | ||
Summary:
For a little girl on a rainy day, the best place to be is with Mama.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 2.30 Points: .5 Quiz: 510649 |
Awards:
Caldecott Honor, 2021
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, 2021
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (06/15/20)
School Library Journal (+) (07/01/20)
Booklist (07/01/20)
The Hornbook (+) (00/01/21)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 07/01/2020 PreS-Gr 2—A young Black girl enjoys a rainy day alone with her mother, savoring each ordinary moment for the joyful expression of love it represents. From combing their hair to a song-filled walk under cloudy skies, every part of the day is cherished because it is spent together. Mama is as bright as the sun and daughter orbits around her, basking in the glow of her kindness and understanding. Told from the daughter's perspective, the simple yet lyrical prose shines with trust and pride in the bond the two share. The muted color palette and painterly style of the art evoke a cozy sense of security. While realistically portrayed, each image has a soft, dreamlike quality that also highlights the timelessness of the story. VERDICT A strong portrait of familial connection, this title captures the essence of unconditional love between parent and child, and is recommended for all picture book collections.—Sophie Kenney, Aurora P.L., IL - Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
School Library Journal - 07/01/2020 PreS-Gr 2—A young Black girl enjoys a rainy day alone with her mother, savoring each ordinary moment for the joyful expression of love it represents. From combing their hair to a song-filled walk under cloudy skies, every part of the day is cherished because it is spent together. Mama is as bright as the sun and daughter orbits around her, basking in the glow of her kindness and understanding. Told from the daughter's perspective, the simple yet lyrical prose shines with trust and pride in the bond the two share. The muted color palette and painterly style of the art evoke a cozy sense of security. While realistically portrayed, each image has a soft, dreamlike quality that also highlights the timelessness of the story. VERDICT A strong portrait of familial connection, this title captures the essence of unconditional love between parent and child, and is recommended for all picture book collections.—Sophie Kenney, Aurora P.L., IL - Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
