Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle

Written by Nina LaCour · Illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

A girl navigates missing her mom on a work trip, finding comfort in unexpected places.

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32 pages· 818 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

When Mommy leaves for a work trip, a little girl struggles with her absence, feeling lost without her usual spot between Mama and Mommy. As Mama tries to fill the void with library visits and movie nights, the girl's longing grows. A stroll past a garden sparks an idea, but will it be enough to bridge the gap until Mommy returns? Discover how a child's love and creativity can transform loneliness into a heartwarming reunion in this tender tale of family and resilience.

From the publisher

A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent. For one little girl, there’s no place she’d rather be than sitting between Mama and Mommy. So when Mommy goes away on a work trip, it’s tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch movies, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mommy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass by a beautiful garden, the girl gets an idea . . . but when Mommy finally comes home, it takes a minute to shake off the empty feeling she felt all week before leaning in for a kiss. Michael L. Printz Award winner Nina LaCour thoughtfully renders a familiar, touching story of a child who misses a parent, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, whose distinctive style brings charm and playfulness to this delightful family of three.

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