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Mama Says - A Book of Love for Mothers and Sons by Rob D. Walker

By Anonymous

Picture Book
illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon
2009

A perfect, poetic picture book - words and illustrations working together to make a stunningly beautiful, warm and endearing celebration of parent-child relationships. In this case, the bond is mother-and-son. Dillon gives us simple poems about the teachings of mothers to sons and places the English version side-by-side with different languages from around the world. The languages are written in their own script. Mothers teach about courage, hard work, hope, faith, and respect, all told from the perspective of the sons. The illustrations which accompany each verse are gorgeous. My favorite is the one of the Ethiopian mother, staying up late with her son, holding the light for him as he finishes some schoolwork. I call this a perfect picture book because the text and illustrations do not outshine one another, they complement each other to make a wonderful reading experience. I highly recommend this one!
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Just A Dude From Brooklyn said…
Thank you for your wonderful comments about my book. I wrote this from soul and it is a tribute to my grandma, mother, wife and every wonderful mom around the globe. I have more books to come. I hope I continue to impress you.
GOD BLESS
THANKS
ROB D. WALKER
December 13, 2009 at 8:06 PM
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