
Written by Eve Bunting · Illustrated by Jui Ishida
Discover the universal bond of love between mothers and their unique children.
Explore the profound bond between mothers and their children, whether they walk, fly, or swim. Through gentle rhymes, mothers celebrate their little ones' unique traits, from wrinkly skin to sharp claws. This heartwarming journey reveals the beauty of unconditional love across species, with sweet illustrations and fascinating animal facts. What makes each child special in their mother's eyes?
Award-winning author Eve Bunting pens a tender tribute to maternal love. The love between mother and child is a deep, profound bond, and that is true whether the pair walks on two legs, flies through the air, or swims in the ocean. A mother knows how precious her child is. Through gentle, rhyming text, human and animal mothers tell their little ones why they love them, sharing what is beautiful and unique about their children. From wrinkly skin to sharp claws to prickly quills, mothers love their babies just as they are. Text provides a hint of the animal’s physical characteristics, as sweet illustrations bring these mother and child relationships to life. Back matter includes photos and factoids about each featured animal.
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