Unhappy that his mother has gone on a diet due to the comments of others, her loving son comes up with a clever plan to turn things around in the hopes of restoring his mother to the full-figured beauty she was meant to be in this charming tale about self-acceptance and respect.
Unhappy that his mother has gone on a diet due to the comments of others, her loving son comes up with a clever plan to turn things around in the hopes of restoring his mother to the full-figured beauty she was meant to be in this tale about self-acceptance and respect.
Size matters, according to this groundbreaking picture book ? and in a good way. Here, a young boy describes his large mother in caring terms ? her softness, her warmth, how comfortable and reassuring it is to sit on her lap on the bus. But when she goes on a diet ?because of what people say,” he becomes a picky eater himself to show her how foolish she’s being. This remarkable book offers a charming and timely picture of a special relationship between a loving mother and the little boy who understands that people should be appreciated for who they are. Luc Melanson’s vibrant illustrations add resonance to this sweet story.
Size matters, according to this groundbreaking picture book and in a good way. Here, a young boy describes his large mother in caring terms her softness, her warmth, how comfortable and reassuring it is to sit on her lap on the bus. But when she goes on a diet because of what people say,” he becomes a picky eater himself to show her how foolish she’s being. This remarkable book offers a charming and timely picture of a special relationship between a loving mother and the little boy who understands that people should be appreciated for who they are. Luc Melanson’s vibrant illustrations add resonance to this sweet story.
