We Help Mommy

by Jean Cushman, Eloise Wilkin (Illustrator)

Written and illustrated by some of the best children's book authors and artist,Little Golden Books are known by their gold-foil binding and by the pleasure they bring to children.

#11 of 68 Special miniature versions of Golden's best-loved children's stories.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Family, Fiction, Indonesian Literature, Short Stories

24 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1959

Reviews

[Asho · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the companion to We Help Daddy (or, more accurately, I suppose We Help Daddy is the companion to this book, since I believe We Help Mommy was published first). It is similarly charming and retro, with lovely illustrations.
Obviously, since this was written in 1959, the chores Mommy does are decidedly domestic: laundry, sweeping, dusting, making a pie for Daddy, etc. Mommy doesn't quite do the Herculean amount of work that Daddy accomplishes in his book, although she does somehow manage to get her kids dressed, make the beds, sweep, mop, and vacuum the house, do the laundry, and go grocery shopping, all before lunch time.
These days, I'm lucky if I manage to get to my workout class and do a single load of laundry before lunch time. But, hey, 1959 Mommy didn't have to respond to e-mail.

ETA May 2017: I just re-read this review for the first time since I originally wrote it five years ago, and I made myself laugh! I still enjoy reading this retro book to both kids. My daughter has taken to it more than my son did, and I think it's because the little girl in the book looks eerily like her.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! It helped me realize that the best way to keep my busy little kids entertained and out of trouble was to have them work with me on things that I needed to get done. What a precious window of time when they actually want to help. And spending the time together is pricless.

[Dawn Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books as a child, per my mommy.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Awfully dated, of course. Somehow wasn't as enjoyable as I expected, given that I actually do like the Daddy companion. Maybe it's too preachy?

But keeping house is good exercise, and learning to do chores is a valuable skill, and spending time with children is important. And maybe children would have fun talking about the difference between a carpet sweeper and a vacuum, etc.

[Margaret Chind · Rating 4 out of 5]

3/29/17. Read to all today. 7,5,2

[Suvi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Me autamme äitiä on juuri niin stereotypinen kirja kuin nimestä voi päätellä. Se on alunperin julkaistu 1950-luvulla ja on tyypillinen Tammen kultaisten kirjojen edustaja. Lapset puuhaavat kotiaskareita äidin kanssa sillä aikaa, kun isä on töissä. Kirja on kuitenkin viehättävän yksinkertainen ja kuvitus kaunista. Tarina kertoo lasten arjesta, eikä ole edes silmiinpistävästi vanhentunut, pyykitkin pestään koneella. Tammen kultaiset kirjat ovat olleet suosikkeja jo vuosikymmenet ja kelpaavat myös nykylapsille.

[Day · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the illustrations in this book. The details to the children were amazing. I also liked the story because it was about two children working together to help their mother.

[Nichole · Rating 2 out of 5]

I remember loving these illustrations as a child. Content-wise--- what in the world?!?!? These kids aren't old enough for school, but they're doing all of this?

[Ruthy]

I liked it. It is a good book to read before you go to bed.

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used to love this book when I was little and always wanted to help mum as much as possible after reading it.

[Jeremy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hav gives most books five stars.

[Cindy aka "The Book Fairy" · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet!

[Little Seesaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite Little Golden Books of all time . The art work is so very Precious. The story is so tender also.

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used to love this book when I was little, even before I could read. It was always one of my favourite little golden books.

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute book

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love when the grocery illustrations. I love all the illustrations.

[Cathie Maud · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as nice as 'We Help Daddy'.

[Erika Gregory · Rating 5 out of 5]

We Help Mommy was one of my favorite books as a child. Therefore, going back and reading it again as an adult I was apprehensive that my feelings towards it would change. This was not the case at all. My love of the story remained just strong as it had before. I was able to relate to this story so well because growing up I loved helping my mom and taking on any responsibilites she gave me. Now as an adult I am still able to relate to the book because I now have all the same responsiblites myself. This book would be good to have within a classroom becuase children relate best to what they know. For example, when children play they play games such as "house" or "kitchen" things they see their own parents doing at home. Therefore, children having the ability to read about these same occurances would be both enjoyable and helpful for them. We Help Mommy would also be good to have within a classroom library because it is a good all around wholesome book. There is no drama or controversy which allows it to be a good safe read for anyone that picks it up.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorites when I was a kid, and now my kids ask me to read it a lot. I like the illustrations because they remind me of growing up and helping my mom and grandma around the house. The chores are timeless even though technology changes. My kids and I have fun reading this together then doing chores afterwards that we read in the book.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I miss books like this today. Informative, cute, simple, and quality. Also, Eloise Wilkin - need I say more. These books would not be the same without her beautiful illustrations. Our son loves to sit and stare and study the pictures!!

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations and a nice story of children who help their mom with chores around the house. My children wanted to point out the things that they help me with (but I def don't do that much cleaning each day).

[Stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favourite books. I would read it over and over as a child and be so excited about helping with chores. The pictures are fun to look at and the story itself is just timeless. It goes through a day when Martha and Bobby help Mommy with household chores and shopping.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my most favorite LGBs!

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like it because it helps me to know how to be kinder to my mom and things I can do to help her.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favorite books as a little girl. I couldn't remember the name of it and finally I've found it. I'm going to find a copy to read to my children so they can now learn to help me!

[Karen L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aw, I almost forgot about this sweet book. When my kids were little, they loved this. I relish these old style books with illustrations by Eloise Wilkins!

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I still remember the helping song over 20 years later.

[Sarah May · Rating 4 out of 5]

See my review at http://littlebooksontheprairie.wordpr...

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't seen a book about helping Mommy that's been in published in the last couple of decades. Which makes this one all the better.
(Part of Eloise Wilkin Stories collection.)

[Miss Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eloise Wilkin illustrations