Mama's Kisses
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- $8.99
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
From bestselling author Kate McMullan, a sweet rhyming bedtime story celebrating mothers’ love
It's bedtime in the jungle, but baby panda, elephant, orangutan, and leopard are nowhere to be found. Their mamas set out to look for their wayward little ones, calling them to bed with a soft lullaby. But look! The baby animals are crawling, creeping, hiding, and giggling, playfully staying just one step ahead of their loving mamas.
Kate McMullan's lilting rhymes pair perfectly with Tao Nyeu's rich illustrations, creating a dreamy picture book that is a perfect new baby or mother’s day gift.
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Four animal mothers know that it's bedtime, but the kids a little panda, monkey, elephant, and leopard are anything but tired. They're playing a rousing game of pirates in the branches of a tree, and when the mothers "stomp, stomp, stomp" over to collect them, they run and hide, disguising themselves as birds and flowers. While the kids may win in the short term ("Babies, we're calling!/ We hope you are near!/ Playtime is over./ Sleep time is here"), the end is never in doubt, and none of the little ones looks too disappointed, given all the snuggles and sweet species-specific lullabies that McMullan (I'm Cool!) unspools: "Rock-a-bye bear cub,/ Come closer now, scootch/ So Mama can land/ a Panda bear smooch." Nyeu (Squid and Octopus: Friends for Always) puts together a dreamy tapestry of blue curving lines and lush botanical motifs, with accents of yellow and orange that underscore the playful game of hide-and-seek woven throughout. McMullan's rhymes are spot on in every way, and despite spiky moments of mischief, the overall impression is comforting and lulling. Ages 3 5.
