Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
"We just love our Mommy time," two siblings exclaim in this rhythmically rendered account of the daylong caregiving they receive from their seemingly tireless mother. After waving goodbye to a bearded figure, the heroine gets the day going for an older narrating child: "She drags me out of bed time,/ then it's comb my bushy hair time/ dressing time/ breakfast time," James-Duncan writes. With the elder at school, prose shifts to the younger's perspective, which describes a jam-packed day of "sing-along time," "market time," "cleanup time," and more. The juggle continues after school with extracurriculars and the dentist, and the returning bearded adult stays in the background as the bedtime routine unfolds. Employing pastel hues and shapely forms, Glenn's digital art depicts the Black-presenting family's day as full of "tender, precious/ moments time" that Mommy is pictured as relishing with an (almost) unwavering smile. Ages 4--8. (Mar.)
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1--An adorable story that is simple and full of love. A little boy enjoys his mommy time and all the other activities he does with his mother and family, from "morning time" to "sing-along time" to "go home time." The vocabulary is simple, clear against the page, and uses the word time as both a pattern and minimal rhyme scheme. Glenn's beautiful illustrations help readers figure out who is speaking and what action takes place when. Delightful expressions light everyone's faces throughout. The illustrations and text work wonderfully together to make readers feel as if they are this child, in love with the mom (who loves them back) and enjoying all the cool things they do together. This is a timely and relatable tale about love, daily life, and family. VERDICT An adorable story that encourages students to share what they do during the day and how much they love their family--especially their mom.--Margaret Kennelly
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Two young children show appreciation for their mother throughout a routine day. As the morning begins, so does our young protagonists' day. After Mom has gotten everyone out of bed, she begins their morning routine of combing "bushy hair," dressing the children, and preparing breakfast. As Mom sends one child to school, she takes the other to a parent-and-child program, where they socialize and play their conga drums. Though it's difficult to leave such a "gleeful time," Mom and child make their way to the market, where it's tempting to touch the brightly colored produce. A stop at the playground is just what's needed before a midday nap while Mom handles household chores. Soon after, it's time to pick up the older sibling from school, and on the way to after-school activities, the child fills Mom in on all their thoughts. As the day comes to a close, this tightknit Black family--the children's other parent now home--can be seen spending time in the kitchen, completing homework and eating dinner before bed. Soft, energetic digital illustrations portray a day in the life of a loving mother as she spends time with her young children. The mother's love and care for her children is clear, and the little ones' appreciation shines through the joyfully rhythmic narration. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A beautiful display of how mothers show up for their children in myriad ways. (Picture book. 3-7) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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