Little Mama Forgets

by Cruise, Robin; Dressen-McQueen, Stacey

• ISBN13: 9780374346133
• ISBN10: 0374346135
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-03-21
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Summary

Every morning, Lucy tiptoes into her grandmother's room to wake her with a gentle tickle. Little Mama always remembers to tickle Lucy right back! But Lucy knows there are things herabuelitasometimes forgets - like the way to the park or how to tie her shoes. "Two long bunny ears like this," Lucy shows her. Still, there's much that Little Mama remembers and shares: how to skip and dance, stories from Mexico, and plenty of hugs and kisses. A lyrical text with Spanish words and phrases and vibrant art spiced with cultural details capture the give-and-take in this lively Hispanic family and celebrate the special bonds that exist between young and old.

Author Biography

ROBIN CRUISE has previously written middle grade novels.
This is her first picture book. She lives in San Diego,
California. STACEY DRESSEN-MCQUEEN’s Boxes for Katje,
written by Candace Fleming, was a Publishers Weekly Best Book.
She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Table of Contents

"Swirls of movement and color are the backdrop for a story that might have been sad.  The story is bittersweet, but Lucy's ability to look on the bright side . . .  wrap the events in affection and warmth.  Children won't forget this." -- Starred, Booklist

 

"Brilliant illustrations accentuate Little Mama's zest for living, while celebrating Mexican-American family life . . . Extols the importance of memory and intergenerational relationships.  Warm and wise."  --Kirkus Reviews 

 

"Celebrates a family life sustained by happy memories and good times."  --Publishers Weekly

 

"Offers reassurance and hope to readers.  The universal themes of love and family dominate this tender, heartfelt story."  --School Library Journal