Moms are pretty amazing! Some moms are graceful. And some moms are fearless. Some moms sing softly. And some moms speak loudly. But all moms love their kids, and all kids enjoy spending time with their moms. In this silly and heartwarming picture book by author-illustrator Nick Bland, mothers and their children will enjoy sharing story time together as they think about all the wonderful things that make their time together special. Some Moms is the perfect gift for Mother's Day or for any new mom.
Nick Bland was born in the Yarra Valley of Australia, in 1973. He was the son of an artist and a primary school teacher, and spent his early years on the farm where his parents lived. At age six, he moved with his family to 'the bush'. He wanted to be a cartoonist and a writer from a very young age. In 1996, he took a job at a book store, and decided to write and illustrate children's books. His first book, "A Monster Wrote Me a Letter" was published in Australia in 2005. He currently lives in Darwin, Australia and works full time as an author illustrator.
I love this book it is totally adorable and so so sweet and clever. I also love its simple to help littlies read and it just makes me as a mum feel good!
When anthropomorphism is central to a book's success, it sometimes works brilliantly and sometimes it doesn't. In this delightful board book of animal mothers with all too human characteristics, it works both beautifully and delightfully. With less than sixty-five words - a few of them rhyming, Australian author and illustrator Nick Bland has produced a lovely lap book for the very young. His illustrations are both witty and wise and cover a wide notion of what a mother is. This is a gift for both mother and child.
Nick Bland is a favourite in this house. He just has a way with words and accompanied by beautiful illustrations. I am also a sucker for books about mums!