A review by bluepigeon
My Mommy Is In America And She Met Buffalo Bill by Emile Bravo, Jean Régnaud

5.0

Brilliant and poignant, My Mommy Is In America and She Met Buffalo Bill is a must read. That said, it is rather sad, though there are no surprises for the adult reader here; it is rather obvious from the get go just what might be amiss in little Jean's life. And *that* said, Jean is still lucky in many ways: he has a fierce little brother who is always up for a good pillow fight, a nanny who loves him and he loves, a friend in school, a friend next door who cares about him, and a father who is at least present at some level, who provides some structure and essential financial means (he is not a particularly loving or warm person in Jean's eyes...) Like many engaging and successful childhood memoirs, My Mommy is subtle and focuses on the daily occurrences, school life, friendships, play fixations, and observations about "adults" that anyone who has ever been a child (i.e., everyone) can relate to. Jean Regnaud's memoir is perfectly matched in style, hue, and mood with Emile Bravo's drawing.

Recommended to fans of I Kill Giants, A Monster Calls and Arab of the Future, cowboys and indians, postcards, and chocolate treats.