Me & Mama

Cabrera, C. A. (2020). Me & Mama (Illustrated ed.). Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Summary:

This book narrates the story of a young girl whose love for her mother is infinite. She likes to be wherever her mother goes and do what her mother does. Throughout the story, the main character expresses her love for her mother resembling a reciprocal love relationship.

Cabrera did an amazing job by including bright and colorful illustrations and text that emphasize the importance of the person who is called “Mama”. This book covers the theme of mother-daughter relationship. It can be an excellent resource to cover during Mother’s Day to encourage children to appreciate their maternal figure.

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Book Read Aloud:

Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor