Little Mama Forgets by Robin Cruise; Illustrated by Stacey Dressen-McQueen
	List Price:   $16.00 Unit Price:   $12.80 You Save:   $3.20 (20%) ISBN-10:   0374346135 ISBN-13:   9780374346133 Publisher:   Macmillan; Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) Series:   Melanie Kroupa Bks. Category:   Picture Books Pub. Date:   March 2006 Pages:   40 Format:   Hardcover; Cloth over boards Ages:   4 to 8 Grades:   ps to 3
Description/Notes
Although her Mexican-American grandmother now forgets many things, Luciana finds that she still remembers the things that are important to the two of them. Includes glossary of Spanish words used. Every morning, Lucy tiptoes into her grandmother’s room to wake her with a gentle tickle. Little Mam? always remembers to tickle Lucy right back! But Lucy knows there are things her abuelita sometimes forgets – like the way to the park or how to tie her shoes. “Two long bunny ears like this,” Lucy shows her. Still, there’s much that Little Mam? remembers and shares: how to skip and dance, stories from Mexico, and plenty of hugs and kisses. A lyrical text with Spanish words and phrases and vibrant art spiced with cultural details capture the give-and-take in this lively Hispanic family and celebrate the special bonds that exist between young and old. 'Swirls of movement and color are the backdrop for a story that might have been sad.nbsp; The story is bittersweet, but Lucy's ability to look on the bright side . . .nbsp; wrap the events in affection and warmth.nbsp; Children won't forget this.' -- Starred, Booklist nbsp; 'Brilliant illustrations accentuate Little Mama's zest for living, while celebrating Mexican-American family life . . . Extols the importance of memory and intergenerational relationships.nbsp; Warm and wise.'nbsp; --Kirkus Reviewsnbsp; A lyrical text with Spanish words and phrases and vibrant art spiced with cultural details capture the give-and-take between a little Hispanic girl and her grandmother and celebrate the special bonds that exist between young and old. Full color.