Books with title Mama Mama

Mama’s love is brighter than the sun, even on the rainiest of days. This celebration of a mother-daughter relationship is perfect for sharing with little ones!On a rainy day when the house smells like cinnamon and Papa and Luca are still asleep, when the clouds are wearing shadows and the wind paints the window with beads of water, I want to be everywhere Mama is. With lyrical prose and a tender touch, Mama and Me is an ode to the strength of the bond between a mother and a daughter as they spend a rainy day together.

Zora Walker believed she had a great life. She dreamed of being an artist and had been accepted to a performing arts high school. She celebrated her acceptance with her parents, not realizing that would be one of their last happy memories as a family. Less than three years later, her world has turned upside down. Her father has been dead for years, and now her mother, Winnie, has been murdered by a dirty Philadelphia cop. As Zora grieves for Winnie, she becomes angry because Winnie’s death—her murder—has seemingly been swept under the rug. Zora doesn’t want her mother’s legacy to be erased, and she doesn’t want Winnie to be another black woman who is invisible to the community, media, and elected officials. She promises herself that her mother won’t be forgotten, but at what cost? Is Zora ready to take on an entire city? Will she be able to find justice for her mother, or will Winnie become just another hashtag?

Zora Walker believed she had a great life. She dreamed of being an artist and had been accepted to a performing arts high school. She celebrated her acceptance with her parents, not realizing that would be one of their last happy memories as a family. Less than three years later, her world has turned upside down. Her father has been dead for years, and now her mother, Winnie, has been murdered by a dirty Philadelphia cop. As Zora grieves for Winnie, she becomes angry because Winnie’s death—her murder—has seemingly been swept under the rug. Zora doesn’t want her mother’s legacy to be erased, and she doesn’t want Winnie to be another black woman who is invisible to the community, media, and elected officials. She promises herself that her mother won’t be forgotten, but at what cost? Is Zora ready to take on an entire city? Will she be able to find justice for her mother, or will Winnie become just another hashtag?

With a baby brother who talks all of the time but can only say one word, "Mama," it is up to his big sister to teach everyone else exactly what her brother is saying. "Mama" can mean he is happy. "Mama" can mean he's sad. His big sister discovers that he even calls out "Mama" when he wants his dad. Cleverly told in the voice of an insightful big sister, this book captures the bond between a little girl and her baby brother with an exquisite blend of funny rhymes and striking collages. Nurturing the bond between siblings, the bold, colorful artwork conveys important lessons about mutual respect and the importance of each child's role within the family.

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.