A review by maxcfb
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle by Nina LaCour
5.0
There’s so much to love in this beautiful, sweet story! ...
This story of a young girl navigating life with her Mama while her Mommy is on a business trip is so relatable—as someone whose father sometimes goes on arduously long business trips, I know exactly the feeling of blechiness that our main character deals with!
Nina LaCour’s writing perfectly captures the perspective of a child and doesn’t lose its luster amidst the illustrations, and the story’s plot is packed to the gills with sweetness—movies with Mama, supportive teachers, chores turned into fun for our protagonist, and beautiful little inside jokes for the family! I also appreciated the chance for our protagonist to feel her feelings when Mommy returns, since being without her for so long isn’t quite instantaneous to repair.
Also, the diversity in the story is simply wonderful—a biracial couple with two moms raises this delightful child! And yet, the diversity fades into the background to allow the story to take center stage.
And Kaylani Juanita’s beautiful illustrations seal the deal—the vibrant colors and satisfyingly intricate details...bring to life the story of this wonderful, loving family that distance cannot keep apart!
What’s my verdict? A beautiful story of love between a child and her parents, even long-distance—don’t miss this one!
– Click here to see the full review on my blog!
This story of a young girl navigating life with her Mama while her Mommy is on a business trip is so relatable—as someone whose father sometimes goes on arduously long business trips, I know exactly the feeling of blechiness that our main character deals with!
Nina LaCour’s writing perfectly captures the perspective of a child and doesn’t lose its luster amidst the illustrations, and the story’s plot is packed to the gills with sweetness—movies with Mama, supportive teachers, chores turned into fun for our protagonist, and beautiful little inside jokes for the family! I also appreciated the chance for our protagonist to feel her feelings when Mommy returns, since being without her for so long isn’t quite instantaneous to repair.
Also, the diversity in the story is simply wonderful—a biracial couple with two moms raises this delightful child! And yet, the diversity fades into the background to allow the story to take center stage.
And Kaylani Juanita’s beautiful illustrations seal the deal—the vibrant colors and satisfyingly intricate details...bring to life the story of this wonderful, loving family that distance cannot keep apart!
What’s my verdict? A beautiful story of love between a child and her parents, even long-distance—don’t miss this one!
– Click here to see the full review on my blog!