Mama, I'll Give You the World

Mama, I’ll Give You the World

Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

Exquisite artwork and an exceptionally tender text showcase the special bond between a mother and her daughter. Every day after school, Luisa goes to Walter’s World of Beauty to watch her mama work—cutting, coloring, and curling customers’ hair. Before they go home, Mama puts her tip money in a special envelope for Luisa—for college. She wants to give Luisa the world! But Luisa has a plan of her own. For Mama’s birthday, Luisa wants to give Mama the world. . . . This touching story of a loving child and a single, hard-working mother is sure to be a favorite of families everywhere.

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School Library Journal starred review
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ISBN 9780449811436 (Ebook)
Published on Feb 12, 2013
Published by Schwartz & Wade
Pages 40
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 950L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

Roni Schotter

Some of Roni Schotter’s favorite words are cozy, snuggle, ruckus, rutabaga, and potato. She is the author of numerous books for children, including Mama, I’ll Give You the World, an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Book Award Winner; Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street, an NCTE Notable Trade Book in the Language Arts; F Is for Freedom, recipient of the Washington Irving Award; Hanukkah!, winner of the National Jewish Book Award; Captain Bob Takes Flight; and Captain Bob Sets Sail. Roni Schotter lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

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