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Description
The book follows a young girl who has two mothers, Mama and Mommy. When Mommy goes away on a business trip, the girl misses her deeply and feels empty at home with just Mama. The story shows the girl navigating her feelings of missing her mother until Mommy returns. The girl finds comfort in her routine with Mama and looks forward to being reunited with Mommy.
Quick Summary
For a child who has ever felt the ache of a parent being away, this picture book captures that empty feeling in the sweetest way possible. Kids will root for the little girl as she counts the days, sits in her special spot between Mama and Mommy at the table, and eagerly awaits the moment her Mommy walks back through the door. If You Give a Mouse an iPhoner kid loves "The Invisible String" or other heartwarming stories about family connection, they'll ad\* this one. Perfect for kindergarten through third grade readers who are ready for short chapter books or younger listeners who love picture books about family.