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Mama Loves
These are the things a mama Dancing in slippers.
Teapots of tea.
Reading the paper
and mornings with me! Mama always finds ways to share life's moments big and small with all her little ones. Tenderly illustrated by award-winning artist Kathryn Brown, mama loves will strike a chord with every child who loves being loved by Mama.
Teapots of tea.
Reading the paper
and mornings with me! Mama always finds ways to share life's moments big and small with all her little ones. Tenderly illustrated by award-winning artist Kathryn Brown, mama loves will strike a chord with every child who loves being loved by Mama.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2004
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About the author
Rebecca Kai Dotlich
49 books50 followersRebecca is a poet and picture book author of such titles as What is Science? (a 2006 Subaru SB&F prize finalist), and Lemonade Sun (an American Booksellers "Pick of the Lists"). Her work is featured widely in poetry anthologies and textbooks. Rebecca promotes children's poetry, giving presentations and workshops to students, teachers, librarians and writers. She lives in Indiana.
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October 19, 2019
A quiet rhyming story of all the things Mama loves, including activities with her children.
May 20, 2010
Okay, confession... I happen to find pigs adorable! Especially piglets! That probably contributed to my enjoyment of this little book. The sweet poetry shares the many things that "Mama Loves" such as walks in the park and gardening and many other pursuits--but the key ingredient, as evidenced in the charming illustrations, is that the child is with mama in every case and THAT is what she loves most ;-)
March 4, 2019
Mama pig loves so many different things and loves to share them with her 6 little offspring. At one point we see a beautiful pink hat in a shop window, then on the next page is mama pig wearing the hat in the café window after she remarks her admiration for coffee. Each different part highlights "with me" making each story personal.
The theme is to remember the nurturing love of a momma and to notice how little acts can go so far in a "little pigs" life.
I found myself reminiscing about growing up and living at home as my momma was very loving and cared about things and always wanted me to be a part of each of them as well.
I would recommend this book because it can allow kids to think about things that their moms love to do.
The theme is to remember the nurturing love of a momma and to notice how little acts can go so far in a "little pigs" life.
I found myself reminiscing about growing up and living at home as my momma was very loving and cared about things and always wanted me to be a part of each of them as well.
I would recommend this book because it can allow kids to think about things that their moms love to do.
April 25, 2021
I’m not crying, YOU’RE crying! This is a super sweet book told from a little piggy’s perspective about things his mama pig loves, with each page ending with something the mama loves to do with him (walk, cook, read, etc). It’s precious! A little longer and is paperback, so it’s more appropriate for preschoolers and up.
*Borrowed from my mother-in-law’s collection of children’s books
*Borrowed from my mother-in-law’s collection of children’s books
August 25, 2024
I wasn’t sure about getting this book and didn’t know if I would enjoy it as much as some of her others but I was wrong! This book celebrates the little daily things that moms do with their kids. The important things, like walks, reading, gardening and cuddling. These are the things that make memories that last.
March 11, 2020
This is such a sweet book. My 3 year old likes to say "Mama likes doing that with me too!" The pictures are nice and the story not too long. It has a nice rhythm to it and it reminds you just how much your kids enjoy doing little things with you.
June 22, 2018
Sweet imagery to cuddle with at bedtime for younger children.
February 29, 2020
Poetic. Short and simple phrases. Could be used as a format to copy with writing a poem to moms or someone special.
July 10, 2021
What a tender story! All the things Mama loves to do, for herself and for her little one. I can relate to many, especially the cuddles!
June 6, 2024
Such a beautiful, wholesome book. One of my very favorites.
October 26, 2016
Read with Naomi.
October 16, 2019
Nothing special
August 5, 2016
Mama loves
dancing in slippers.
Teapots of tea.
Reading the paper
and mornings
with me.
Rebecca's tender verse begins on the very first page as a number of the Mother's piglets run off to school leaving one of the younger ones behind to share special time with "Mama."
With each page turn, a different child gets to talk about what Mama loves to do with them.
Rebecca Kai Dotlich's ability to capture the heart of a child is a special talent she demonstrates time and time again when invited to be a part of Lee Bennett Hopkins's collections.
Here, in MAMA LOVES, Dotlich explores the special relationship a mother has with all of her children, collectively, and that special relationship that is reserved for each child.
What I like about the book's layout is that for every full-page spread that shows Mama engaged in some activity, there is a snaphot on the next page that captures that memory moment.
Kathryn Brown's illustrations and the gentle pastels of the jacket and cover make for a beautifully-packaged book by one of children's poetry's finer, delicate voices. As I was reading this title, I could see it sitting as a table favor at a tea honoring mothers. But this could be just me. I'm like this sometimes.
A delightful celebration of a Mother's love which would make a nice title to consider for Mother's Day.
Invitations to write might include sharing out special activities done with younger writer's mothers. I know that Kristie has kept some of Noah (now 11)'s earlier pieces (one even puts her higher than ice cream).
BTW: Mr. Hankins's copy came signed by Rebecca herself as part of a project to raise monies for Henryville, Indiana's libraries. I think I got the treasure here and it is my pleasure to share this book with my friends at Goodreads.
dancing in slippers.
Teapots of tea.
Reading the paper
and mornings
with me.
Rebecca's tender verse begins on the very first page as a number of the Mother's piglets run off to school leaving one of the younger ones behind to share special time with "Mama."
With each page turn, a different child gets to talk about what Mama loves to do with them.
Rebecca Kai Dotlich's ability to capture the heart of a child is a special talent she demonstrates time and time again when invited to be a part of Lee Bennett Hopkins's collections.
Here, in MAMA LOVES, Dotlich explores the special relationship a mother has with all of her children, collectively, and that special relationship that is reserved for each child.
What I like about the book's layout is that for every full-page spread that shows Mama engaged in some activity, there is a snaphot on the next page that captures that memory moment.
Kathryn Brown's illustrations and the gentle pastels of the jacket and cover make for a beautifully-packaged book by one of children's poetry's finer, delicate voices. As I was reading this title, I could see it sitting as a table favor at a tea honoring mothers. But this could be just me. I'm like this sometimes.
A delightful celebration of a Mother's love which would make a nice title to consider for Mother's Day.
Invitations to write might include sharing out special activities done with younger writer's mothers. I know that Kristie has kept some of Noah (now 11)'s earlier pieces (one even puts her higher than ice cream).
BTW: Mr. Hankins's copy came signed by Rebecca herself as part of a project to raise monies for Henryville, Indiana's libraries. I think I got the treasure here and it is my pleasure to share this book with my friends at Goodreads.
April 29, 2009
I was looking for a good Mothers day book to use in my classroom. This book is so sweet and shows the many ways that mother love their children and do things with them. It also rhymes and there are many fun activities a teacher could do with that! There are probably new interesting vocabulary words in this book as well for the children to learn.
I would read this book the week of Mothers Day and have the students brainstorm things that their own mother enjoys doing with them and paint their own picture. Depending on the age of the students I would neatly write the story the children told or have them neatly write it.
I would read this book the week of Mothers Day and have the students brainstorm things that their own mother enjoys doing with them and paint their own picture. Depending on the age of the students I would neatly write the story the children told or have them neatly write it.
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July 12, 2013Mama Loves is such a sweet book. When I read this aloud to students I will be sure to use my softest, sweetest, most loving voice ever. I would use this book in the classroom to connect with the children's home lives. Asking them does their mama love some of the same things as in the book. After reading this book I would have students write a journal entry describing what their mom loves and why they love their mom's. This book is the perfect into to any mother's day lesson.
August 31, 2016
I read this book as part of our "All About Me" unit. The kids enjoyed the illustrations and learning about the many things Mama loves. Afterwards, we discussed what the kids love doing with their mama.
May 7, 2008
A sweet, warm, feel-good book. Great pictures. Very comforting.
July 3, 2008
Very sweet.
March 27, 2010
This has become a new favorite at our house. A sweet book that we all enjoy reading.
March 13, 2013
From a mother's point of view, this book was perfect. It shows no matter where you go or what you do, Mama will always love you.
March 4, 2014
Sweet little book shows the love a mother has for her child and how she shares her hobbies with her child.
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