Mother, May I?

by Grace Maccarone

A rhyming story that reveals the unconditional love between mother and child. With padded covers and card-stock pages!

Mother, may I go outside?
Mother, will we walk or ride?

In this sweet rhyming story a mother and child take a trip to the mall, where the child asks his mother for a a basketball, a toy, or a pet ("A parakeet, a snake, a guppie/A guinea pig, a mouse, a puppy..."). In the end, though, all the child really wants is a great big hug... ("and, Mother, may I keep this bug?"). Charming watercolor illustrations are by Melissa Sweet.
This book features padded covers with rounded corners and card-stock pages.

Genres: Childrens

28 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Grace Maccarone is an American children’s book editor and author, notably of Miss Lina’s Ballerinas, illustrated by Christine Davenier, and its sequel Miss Lina’s Ballerinas and the Prince. She has also worked as an editor at Scholastic, Wireless Generation, and currently Holiday House.

Reviews

[Rachael Hubbard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both my boys just love this book. It's sweet and shows a mama's patience and love.

[Brandy]

"and mother, may I keep this bug?" So cute, probably my favorite book to read to my kiddo!!!