Momma, Will You?

by Dori Chaconas

Momma, will you feed the hen?
Yes or no or maybe?
Scatter corn around the pen.
You and me and baby.

A young boy is eager to show his baby sister all the wonderful things in his world-and Momma is there to answer each question the day brings. Lilting rhymes in an engaging question-and-answer format join with heart-warming illustrations to capture a growing child's curiosity about the world around him and a mother's tireless love.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Family, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 27, 2004

About the author

Dori Chaconas learned story pacing from an early age while entertaining her younger siblings. The author of such picture books as On a Wintry Morning, One Little Mouse, and Momma, Will You?, she lives in Germantown, Wisconsin.

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Momma, Will You? by Dori Chaconas
I absolutely loved this picture book with its simple writing. The pictures are excellent! The format is wonderful - the little boy asks his mom questions with a yes, no, or maybe answer. Sometimes the answer is yes, while other times there is a no or maybe. Each is presented in a simple rhyme.
Examples of the questions: Momma will you feed the hen? Will you ride the foal? Will you dress the cat? Milk the cow? Pluck the goose? Wash the pig? Fetch the pup? The wise, loving mother has just the right answer each time.
This beautiful book is definitely going on the "to buy" list for the grandson!

[Amanda Schwind · Rating 2 out of 5]

The illustrations far outweighed the words.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful story.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love, love this book! It is so sweet!

[Little Seesaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

The little boy wants to show his baby everything on the farm and has oh so many questions. This book is really sweet.

[Reading With Dad · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter recieved this book, as part of the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Program, through our library. Some of the books we've received have been fabulous... others, eh, ok... with one or two getting passed right along. But this one... it's definitely a WINNER (in so many ways)!! After reading it at least twice this afternoon, I can't help but sing it's praises.

Momma, Will You? / by Dori Chacona
Illustrations by Steve Johnson & Lou Fancher

Momma, Will You? is a simple but beautiful book, in both illustration, and word. Its soft, gorgeous, lifelike, painted pictures... and it's sweet, melodic rhyming lyric found KB and I both captivated from the first "Momma, will you feed the hen? Yes or No or maybe" to the last tuck into bed.

The story is set on a farm, and follows a gentle & adoring (babywearing!! - on a couple of pages she has baby on her back in a MeiTai looking carrier!!! :-)))) momma of a an inquisitive boy of about three, I am guessing, who is eager to show his baby sister around his world. Throughout the book (and their day), the little family makes their way around their farm, where they feed the hen, ride a dappled horse, take a bath, and share kisses with a puppy. Along the way, the boy asks numerous questions about the farm animals... and his mother is always there with just the right answer - no matter what adventures their day might bring about. Always starting with a "yes," "no," or "maybe" - her tender responses are presented in reassuring refrains, that echo & confirm her son's queries. Then she continues her explanation by expounding her response - always offering alternative suggestions, if the answer should be a no. Nurturing and encouraging the boys curiosity, all through the day.... the book finally comes to a close, as their momma lovingly tucks them both into their beds (The only way this could be any better, is if she tucked them into a family bed.... but, hey, they can't all be perfect, can they?. This book is a true treasure for sure!!

[Aleya Peters · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such a sweet book. It is a back and forth conversation between a little boy and his mother. He asks her if they can do certain things and she responds whether they will or not and gives a reason. I love that this is book with repetition and rhyming as well.

[Jaylin Brooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

A mom and her children work together to take care of animals.

[John Reeves · Rating 3 out of 5]

My daughter loves this book.

[Shai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute family read.

[Rose]

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