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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Mommy Sayang
Written and illustrated by Rosana Sullivan
Part of the Pixar Animation Studios Artist Showcase series
A young girl faces her mother's illness, finding strength in love and hope.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 376 ratings
48 pages· 311 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a Malaysian village, young Aleeya cherishes every moment with her beloved Mommy. They share dreams of dancing among hibiscus flowers. When Mommy falls ill, Aleeya is left waiting, grappling with fear and loneliness. Determined to bring comfort, Aleeya discovers the power of love and hope, offering a hibiscus flower at her mother's bedside. As Mommy slowly recovers, Aleeya learns that their bond transcends any challenge. Will their shared dreams guide them through this trial?
From the publisher
In a Malaysian kampung, or village, lives little Aleeya and her dear Mommy sayang. Aleeya and Mommy do everything together, and in Aleeya’s dreams, they dance among enormous hibiscus flowers. Aleeya loves to ask Mommy if she will always be by her side. Mommy assures her that she will, Insh’Allah. But one day, Mommy becomes sick. Alone, Aleeya waits for her return, and it’s in this moment that Aleeya realizes she can always be by Mommy’s side. With a hibiscus flower in hand, Aleeya goes to Mommy’s bedside to bring her love and hope. Little by little, Mommy sayang gets better.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 311
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~491L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 508468
Publication
- Published
- April 2, 2019
- First published
- March 1, 2019
- Publisher
- Disney Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781368015905
- LCCN
- 2018033419
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