Mama, I'll Give You the World

Illustrated by S. Saelig Gallagher
$4.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Schwartz & Wade
On sale Feb 12, 2013 | 9780449811436
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile 950L | Fountas & Pinnell N
Sales rights: World
Exquisite artwork and an exceptionally tender text showcase the special bond between a mother and her daughter. Every day after school, Luisa goes to Walter's World of Beauty to watch her mama work—cutting, coloring, and curling customers' hair. Before they go home, Mama puts her tip money in a special envelope for Luisa—for college. She wants to give Luisa the world! But Luisa has a plan of her own. For Mama's birthday, Luisa wants to give Mama the world. . . . This touching story of a loving child and a single, hard-working mother is sure to be a favorite of families everywhere.
  • WINNER | 2007
    Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
  • NOMINEE
    Nebraska Golden Sower Award
  • NOMINEE
    South Carolina Children's Book Award

School Library Journal starred review
Publishers Weekly starred review

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Exquisite artwork and an exceptionally tender text showcase the special bond between a mother and her daughter. Every day after school, Luisa goes to Walter's World of Beauty to watch her mama work—cutting, coloring, and curling customers' hair. Before they go home, Mama puts her tip money in a special envelope for Luisa—for college. She wants to give Luisa the world! But Luisa has a plan of her own. For Mama's birthday, Luisa wants to give Mama the world. . . . This touching story of a loving child and a single, hard-working mother is sure to be a favorite of families everywhere.

Awards

  • WINNER | 2007
    Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
  • NOMINEE
    Nebraska Golden Sower Award
  • NOMINEE
    South Carolina Children's Book Award

Praise

School Library Journal starred review
Publishers Weekly starred review