a celebration of childrens books
What a lovely book this is! The daughter’s love and admiration for her mother shine through on every page of Ebony Glenn’s beautifully vibrant illustrations. It’s a tender story of how the daughter loves to wear her mommy’s khimar (also known as a hijab, or headscarf) because it makes her feel like a superhero, a queen, and a mother bird– in short, it makes her feel like her beloved mom. What I love most about […] Read More
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there in the trenches! I always say that being a mom is NO JOKE. Seriously. I miss my sleep, my snacks, my peace and quiet, my sporty little car, and my library-turned-nursery. Still, I love these little scallywags to pieces. In honor of Mother’s Day, we are reviewing How to Raise a Mom by Jean Reagan. It’s a cute story written from the children’s point of view. […] Read More