A little boy tells us proudly how big and wonderful his mother is -- from how soft she is, to how loving she is, to how wonderful it is to sit on her lap on the bus. When his mother goes on a diet, "because of what other people say," he is outraged and becomes a picky eater himself to show her how foolish she is being. There can be no doubt that for this child, his mother is great just the way she is.
This book is a remarkably life-affirming story about a young child who knows that a person should be loved for being just exactly who and what they are.
...[a] heartwarming book...The pictures radiate the love, comfort and security the boy feels in Mamma's presence. - The Horn Book Guide
...a touching story about unconditional love, acceptance, and the effects of a parent's self-esteem on their child. - Rover Arts
...a story celebrating the unconditional love between a parent and child. The book also reminds us, the readers, to accept ourselves as we are. - Resource Links
...A tale that will capture adults and children alike... - CM Magazine
Written with subtlety and tenderness... - Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
...clearly reflects a child's perspective of how a beloved parent looms large in his or her world and expresses the emotional satisfaction conveyed in a cuddle...[painted in deep hues,] both mother and son glow with warm emotion...[and the] message of nonjudgmental love is sweetly assuring. - School Library Journal