School Library Journal Review

PreS-K-Many kinds of animal mothers and babies come together in this beautifully illustrated story. "Mommy LOUD/Mommy STOMP" shows two elephants splashing and spraying, followed by "Mommy munch and Mommy chomp!" represented by giraffes and tigers respectively. To indicate how tall the giraffes are, readers must tilt the book and view the page lengthwise. The creatures are painted in bright colors and set against mostly white backgrounds. With their expressive faces, they exude a comfortable sweetness. Phrases like "Mommy SCARY!" for an alligator and "Mommy chubby" for a sow might be questionable to young children, but overall the creative wording and joyful imagery outweigh such concerns. This book depicts a special bond in a merry way and will be a lovely supplement to most collections.-Linda M. Kenton, San Rafael Public Library, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.