My Mama

  • Interest Level: Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Reading Level: Kindergarten

I’ve known my mama for such a long time. For my whole life, actually.

My mama loves playing with me and my cars. I like that, as long as mama tidies up the cars afterwards.


I’m good at hiding. No one can find me, not even my mama … and then suddenly I shout, “PEEKABOO!” My mama’s scared to death! I laugh and laugh.


At night, my mama shakes the stars off my pants. I give her a big hug and say. “Goodnight stars, see you tomorrow!”

A naughty baby elephant tells all about his mother in this lovingly drawn story—familiar and funny for both parents and children.

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978-1-77657-267-0
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Interest Level Preschool - Kindergarten
Reading Level Kindergarten
Genre Picture Books
Copyright 2020
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Gecko Press ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2020-03-03
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV002080, JUV013060, JUV015010
Dewey [E]
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 9.3 x 11
Lexile 520
Features Original artwork and Reviewed

Author, Illustrator: Annemarie van Haeringen

Annemarie van Haeringen is a leading Dutch illustrator and author. She has illustrated several children's books and has also worked on films and children's magazines. She won the Golden Bush Awards three times—in 1999, 2000 and 2005.

Reviews

The Horn Book Magazine

“Told from the baby’s point of view. . .this playful offering explores, through two elephant characters, the strong emotional bond between parent and child.”—The Horn Book Magazine

Publishers Weekly

“A playful young elephant wearing star-covered trousers reflects on his beloved mother in this meandering tribute.”—Publishers Weekly

School Library Journal

“Translated from Dutch, this title would be an easy contender for a storytime read-aloud on mother-son relationships.”—School Library Journal