MOMMY TIME

Two young children show appreciation for their mother throughout a routine day.

As the morning begins, so does our young protagonists’ day. After Mom has gotten everyone out of bed, she begins their morning routine of combing “bushy hair,” dressing the children, and preparing breakfast. As Mom sends one child to school, she takes the other to a parent-and-child program, where they socialize and play their conga drums. Though it’s difficult to leave such a “gleeful time,” Mom and child make their way to the market, where it’s tempting to touch the brightly colored produce. A stop at the playground is just what’s needed before a midday nap while Mom handles household chores. Soon after, it’s time to pick up the older sibling from school, and on the way to after-school activities, the child fills Mom in on all their thoughts. As the day comes to a close, this tightknit Black family—the children’s other parent now home—can be seen spending time in the kitchen, completing homework and eating dinner before bed. Soft, energetic digital illustrations portray a day in the life of a loving mother as she spends time with her young children. The mother’s love and care for her children is clear, and the little ones’ appreciation shines through the joyfully rhythmic narration. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

A beautiful display of how mothers show up for their children in myriad ways.