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Mama Always Comes Home

by Karma Wilson

Book Details

Publisher:Harper Collins
Published:2005-03
Pages:44
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9780060575052

Reading Info

About This Book

From Mama Bird to Mama Cat, mothers of all kinds come home to their children.

Our Review

This gentle picture book explores the comforting certainty that mothers always return, following various animal families through their daily routines. Wilson's rhythmic text pairs beautifully with tender illustrations that show mama birds gathering worms, bears fishing in streams, and cats hunting through fieldsβ€”all with the same reassuring outcome.

What makes this story particularly effective is how it validates a child's anxiety about separation while providing concrete examples of reunion. The repetitive structure builds confidence with each turn of the page, making it especially valuable for toddlers experiencing separation anxiety or preparing for daycare transitions. Young readers will find security in the predictable pattern that celebrates the enduring bond between mothers and their little ones.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction