Written and Illustrated by: Cozbi A. Cabrera
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2020. Picture Book.
Cozbi Cabrera has written a sweet poetic story about a young girl and her special day with mama. It's a delightful look at the world through a child's eyes. The little girl wakes up to the smell of cinnamon, her mama's voice and soft rain falling outside. They go about their morning routine together and then prepare for a fun day splashing in puddles and enjoying nature. I loved the comparisons of mama's bigger things to her daughters smaller ones. The daughters cup was smaller and wouldn't break like mama's, mama's boots are bigger and a different color, and mama's toothbrush gets more toothpaste.
This celebration of the bond between a mother and her daughter really pulled at my heartstrings and reminded me of days spent with my own daughter. The illustrations are so heartfelt and full of details that bring a warm cozy feeling to the book. It's the perfect book to read with family or share with a daughter as you read about those small quiet moments that create a special bond between a mother and her daughter.
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