Mama Won't Mind

Join a young raccoon on his journey to find the perfect gift for Mama in this timeless tale with stunning art from a New York Times bestselling illustrator.

Henry picks Mama's favorite flower for her birthday surprise. "A sunflower always makes Mama smile!" On his way home, Henry knows Mama won't mind when he shares little pieces of her sunflower with his friends--and when he uses her sunflower to solve unexpected problems. But then Henry has nothing left, so he comes up with an unusual present to give her instead. Will Mama mind?

With lyrical text, this gentle book celebrates a gift from the heart and the loving bond between mother and child."Filled with onomatopoeia, effective page turns, and expressive characters, this will make for a solid read-aloud. Gentle reassurance that in the end, it truly is the thought that counts." —Kirkus ReviewsKathleen Bahr is a former elementary school teacher who loves to write stories and poetry for children. Her work has appeared in Babybug, Ladybug, Spider, High Five, and Highlights. She lives in Colorado with her family. Learn more at kathleenbahr.com.

Ramona Kaulitzki is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestseller Sisters First, as well as Wonderful You, Badger's Perfect Garden, and several others. She seamlessly blends digital and analog techniques in her illustrations and her art is inspired by nature, animals, seasons, and stories of all kind. Ramona lives in Germany.