Description
"A hug from Mommy, warm and tight.
A squeeze from Mama feels just right.
This is how my mommies say,
'We love you, baby, night and day "'
Two mommies share a perfect day with their little one in this joyful padded board book From visiting animals on a farm and sharing a car ride sing-along, to a sudsy bath-time and bedtime snuggles galore, love and warmth beam out of every page of this book. Rhyming, rhythmic text from author Anna Membrino is the perfect storytime read-aloud, paired alongside luminous, glowing illustrations from artist Joy Hwang Ruiz. A soft padded cover with rounded corners makes this a friendly, gentle match for babies and toddlers. With the lyrical sweetness of favorites like I Love You Through and Through and Guess How Much I Love You, this padded board book is the perfect way to celebrate love for LGBTQ+ families
A just-right gift for new parents, Mothers' Day, baby showers, birthdays, and more.
Author: Anna Membrino
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Published: 04/01/2025
Pages: 26
Binding Type: Board Book
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 6.50h x 6.50w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781338687255
ISBN10: 1338687255
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | LGBTQ+ | General
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | New Baby
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Parents
About the Author
Anna Membrino was born and raised in Washington, DC. She attended Sidwell Friends School there, then Connecticut College in New London, CT where she studied Environmental Writing & Literature and Philosophy. In addition to her work as an editor and author, Anna coaches Ultimate Frisbee at New York University and plays the sport competitively. She lives in New York City.
Joy Hwang Ruiz is an illustrator and artist who started @momisdrawing on Instagram to capture the magic of new parenthood. Her illustrations are inspired by the love and fleeting, funny moments families share, and celebrate Joy's passion for diversity. She is the illustrator of the picture book, Every Little Letter. As an immigrant to the U.S. whose family was separated when she was a young woman, Joy knows first-hand the importance of tearing down walls. She lives with her family in Southern California.