A sweet twist on the age-old “yo mama” joke, celebrating fierce moms everywhere with playful lyricism and gorgeous illustrations. Perfect for Mother’s Day.
Yo’ mama so sweet, she could be a bakery. She dresses so fine, she could have a clothing line. And, even when you mess up, she’s so forgiving, she lets you keep on living. Heartwarming and richly imagined, Your Mama twists an old joke into a point of pride that honors the love, hard work, and dedication of mamas everywhere.
★ “This snappy tribute celebrates the fierce awesomeness of sweet, strong, funny, woke, brainiac mamas. Using rhythmic stanzas that swing...the bright, vibrant illustrations, with text in a playful retro-tattoo style, pop off the pages....This joyous celebration makes a perfect read-aloud for Mother's Day—and every day.” –Booklist, STARRED review
★ “In a glowing tribute to mothers...this mama brings verve to everything she does…. An essential purchase, this contemporary high-spirited salute to motherhood is a warm and welcoming valentine to family and love.” –School Library Journal, STARRED review
"Your Mama is an exuberant ode to supermoms everywhere...Alcántara’s illustrations are as lively as Ramos' text...Humor and happiness fill every page...Your Mama hits the perfect note of sweetness." –BookPage
"Ramos reconfigures a well-known joke format into an uplifting, rhythmic exultation of motherhood in this bouncy debut....Parents and children alike will appreciate this thoroughly contemporary portrait of familial love."–Publishers Weekly
