Momma, Will You? (Hardcover)

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From School Library Journal

PreS–"Momma, will you milk the cow?/Yes or no or maybe?/We would like some sweet milk now./Milk for me and baby."As a young boy asks questions, he, his baby sister, and their mother spend a day exploring their farm. They feed the hen, ride a dappled horse, take a bath, and share kisses with a puppy. The mother's answers–either yes, no, or maybe–are presented in reassuring refrains that echo her son's queries. Chaconas's language evokes warmth and comfort, resulting in a story that begs to be read to children while they are snuggled in a loved one's lap. Featuring warm colors and realistic-looking characters, the large, expressive illustrations enhance the cozy mood of the text. Full-page paintings of the family are paired with white silhouettes of the featured farm animals set against textured backgrounds. As the day ends, the baby is sleeping in a crib and the mother is gently tucking the boy into bed. The room is lit from behind by the golden glow of a lamp on a nightstand. This affectionate, satisfying book will be asked for again and again.–Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information Center, Berwyn, PA
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From Booklist

PreS. Lilting rhyme presented in questions and answers between a mother and son enables a little boy to explain to his baby sister all the wonderful things to see and do on a farm: feeding the hen, milking the cow, cuddling the puppy. The boy's question appears on the recto page; turn the page for Momma's wise response. "Momma," asks the boy, "will you wash the pig? / Yes or no or maybe? / In the tub! He's not too big. / Wash him with our baby." Momma replies: "Yes, we'll wash the little pig, / but not in baby's tub! / First, we'll wash our baby's cheeks / And give your knees a scrub." The oil paintings, from the familiar team, display sweetly faced characters and are filled with tenderness that carries through the day until bedtime. They aptly illustrate a quiet, gentle story that embraces mother-son-daughter bonding, an appreciation for nature and farm life, and a child's curiosity. Julie Cummins
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile (September 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670059072
• ISBN-13: 978-0670059072
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,185,261 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rhyming Fun, July 28, 2006

By	Shania Duncan "www.altimatepublishing.com" (California) - See all my reviews

A whimsical rhyming conversation between a mother and her child. Set on a farm, it shows the numerous questions asked of a toddler and the answers his seemingly stay-at-home mom provides for him. The illustrations are high quality and realistic. This may feel like the family down the street.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story for big brother and little sister!, May 20, 2009

By	T. Parsons "physical therapist" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a beautiful story about a mother, her little boy, and baby sister. My son, who is 3 and about to be a big brother, loves it. The boy in the story asks the mother questions about the farm animals and she answers so sweetly, including the boy and his baby sister in the answers. The illustrations also are soft and realistic. An excellent buy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Momma, Will You, February 8, 2008

By	Vicky K. Seely - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Momma, Will You? (Hardcover)

This is one of my daycare's favorite books. I stumbled on it an our library in the city and had to buy it for my little ones. Is is great. I think it works very well for kids 6 and under but my afterschool kids wanted to read it also.