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A review by gmrickel
Me & Mama by Cozbi A. Cabrera
4.0
The description from the inside cover captures most of my thoughts:
"With lush artwork every bit as poetic as her words, Cozbi A. Cabrera introduces readers to a spirited daughter and the wonder of her world as a special day with her mother unfolds -- a world where differences are respected, nature is admired and, above all else, love is abundant. Beautifully so. Me & Mama is a gorgeous celebration of the bond between mother and daughter."
This book felt very present, it seemed like it found joy in the moment. My favorite page spread, from an illustration perspective, is the two-page spread of trees in the rain, with the main character, her mother, and their dog, standing under their umbrellas. The words say "We sing out loud to sky. Sky is taller, taller than the trees. Mama says a song is highs and lows." The illustrations look like acrylic paintings, but I'm not 100% sure. The art was hit and miss for me - loving some pages and feeling pretty meh about others.
"With lush artwork every bit as poetic as her words, Cozbi A. Cabrera introduces readers to a spirited daughter and the wonder of her world as a special day with her mother unfolds -- a world where differences are respected, nature is admired and, above all else, love is abundant. Beautifully so. Me & Mama is a gorgeous celebration of the bond between mother and daughter."
This book felt very present, it seemed like it found joy in the moment. My favorite page spread, from an illustration perspective, is the two-page spread of trees in the rain, with the main character, her mother, and their dog, standing under their umbrellas. The words say "We sing out loud to sky. Sky is taller, taller than the trees. Mama says a song is highs and lows." The illustrations look like acrylic paintings, but I'm not 100% sure. The art was hit and miss for me - loving some pages and feeling pretty meh about others.