Linda Ashman

"In this lovely reverie on the joys of being alive and being loved, two veteran talents contedly riff on each other's work. Together, the eloquent simplicity of the words and the understated warmth of the pictures exude a cozy contemplativeness, inviting the very young and those who love them to point and coo, laugh, dream and snuggle." Starred Review, Publishers Weekly

"Ashman rhymes in an effortless way; the pencil-and-wash pictures are in Ormerod's rosy crystalline style; and it's hard to have too many mama books so long as they are as good as this one. Delightful to read aloud and to find all the toys and a ginger kitten on each and every page." Kirkus

"In this valentine to mamas, Ashman's skillful verse and Ormerod's cozy ink-and-gouache artwork improve upon many other picture-book fulminations on mother love. As the poem crests to a poignant finale, vertical panels of moms cuddling their bouncing bundles dramatically express the universality of the maternal bond. The poem never mentions Mother's Day, so offer this for year-round sharing." Booklist

"This well-written and beautifully illustrated book traces the various activities experiencded by mothers and their children throughout the day. The mothers and children represent a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, ages, and sizes, reflecting the diversity of mamas and kids everywhere. A wonderful anytime book for young readers and their female parents." Wendy Glenn, Ph.D., Children's Literature

"Ashman's gently rhyming text takes young readers through a day filled with laughter, play, music and love as she shows mothers and babies at the ocean, on city streets and in gardens. Youngsters will particularly love Ormerod's gouache-and-ink illustrations, which follow a set of children through their energetic day." Karen MacPherson, Scripps Howard News Service

"Soothing rhyming verse follows mothers and what they do for their children each and every day. From waking to dressing to playing with their children, mamas of various ethnicities show that a mother's love is the same no matter where you live or who you are. Illustrations full of babies are sure to delight the very young." The Virginia Pilot

"A lovely book, full of diversity and fun things to study and talk about." Rebecca Young, News Tribune

"A tribute to mothers and their relationships with their children. From waking and dressing, throughout a variety of experiences through the day, to settling for the night, the ties between mother and child are given tender expression. This is a special book to share with young children." Dr. Andrea Deakin, Deakin Newsletter