Happy Mamas

MY REVIEW: I adored this book. I have to admit that a tear may have dipped down my cheek. This book really does capture the joys of parenting whether in a home in America or abroad or in nature, motherhood can be the single greatest joy in the world. Nothing makes a mother's happier than when their c......more

I LOVED this heart-warming picture book! My son is now nine, so a bit old for it, but this is *exactly* the kind of book we adored reading together when he was a toddler and preschooler. The illustrations are beautiful-- they exude tender mother-child love and joy. Young kids will have a great time......more

I love how this book shows the love mamas have for their children--both humans and animals. The author takes different times of the day and asks a question which is then answered by showing how that applies to different animals and then to humans. They are simple things that any mama can do, and the......more

ages 3-5 This book is cute, but I didn't love the limiting message it told of what makes mothers happy. The animal and human mamas in the story are happy when their babies are fed and cared for and ready for sleep. But what about other interests outside of mothering? A little too anti-feminist for my......more

Happy Mamas is a picture book written by Kathleen T. Pelley and illustrated by Ruth E Harper. It is currently scheduled for release on October 10 2016. This book is intended as a read aloud that pays tribute to mothering in the animal and human kingdoms. It depicts activities that bring joy to a mam......more