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madhamster's review against another edition
3.0
Although the message is powerful and important, the collage of dated photos - and the message itself - will limit the appeal.
annieca's review against another edition
inspiring
medium-paced
2.75
There were so many threads that were dropped in this book - like adoption - that I as an adult wanted more. I applaud the inclusivity of all different races, abilities, and weights as well as the inclusivity of women who work blue collar, white collar, ag jobs, strippers, etc. I just wanted those threads wrapped up!
ladynavalon's review against another edition
5.0
For children and adults alike. It made me realize a lot of things about feminist. All women are the same, no matter how they made a living, and I think it is something important children must to learn and normalize. A first step through that normalisation. Well done, girls!
katrinky's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect. Love the collaged illustrations, LOVE the inclusive, taboo-busting message. Read this book!!!!
marywahlmeierbracciano's review against another edition
5.0
How Mamas Love Their Babies is a beautiful, perfect, sex- and body-positive picture book told through a social justice lens. Its message about how mothers use their bodies to care for their babies is paired with mixed media collage illustrations featuring a blend of vintage and modern photographs. A variety of professions are highlighted, including stay-at-home moms and, most notably, strippers. This inclusive, feminist book is a gorgeous showcase of diverse mothers and children loving each other.
samsangre's review against another edition
5.0
WONDERFUL book put out by Feminist Press utilizing zine-like collage of archival photographs and illustrations. With simple text and vivid scenes, this book talks about the different ways mama's and parents at large provide for their families; from cleaning, doing more office like work, to dancing (shows "special dance shoes" that normalized sex work), to protesting in the streets and doing simple emotional labor/caring things for yung'ins. This book was a hit at one of my children's story times around mother's day. Talking both about normalizing all types of labor and also about how much parents (especially mama's) give and do for their family. <3 I bought my own copy, def recommend this!!!
michelle_neuwirth_gray9311's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting look at all kinds of mamas. They use both typical and nontypical job settings, for both stay at home mamas and working mamas, to describe that all mamas, no matter what they do, work hard and love their children.
fantisian's review against another edition
3.0
Really enjoyed the inclusiveness and varying depictions of life.
bennse2's review against another edition
5.0
Mama friends will be getting this from me, forever. Love how gentle and inclusive the language and photographs are. Some of the language may be too progressive, FYI. Very 70s vibes from the artwork, almost archival - need to check where the photos are from, note to self.
koby's review against another edition
4.0
Extra star for the representation. Good message, nice art.