Is That Your Mama? Award-winning author by Patrice Lawrence (author) and Diane Ewen (illustrator)

A beautiful, moving celebration of what it truly means to be family, from the brilliant new picture book duo Patrice Lawrence and Diane Ewen. ‘A lively, heartfelt picture book celebrating mixed heritage’ Guardian ‘Best New Picture Books’

‘A must have for all book shelves and libraries’ Dapo Adeola Every family is different. Every family is special. Josie loves her family. Her mum, dad, brothers and sister – they’re all the best and they all look different. But people always seem to ask Josie “Is that YOUR mama?”, and soon she starts to wonder if her family are actually supposed to look the same. When Josie shares her worries with her family, they find a way to help her see what truly matters.

Heartfelt and empowering words by Patrice Lawrence, multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy
Bright, gorgeous artwork from Diane Ewen, winner of the Jericho Prize and The Queen’s Knickers Awards, 2021

More praise for Is That YOUR Mama: “This is a heartfelt celebration of the variety within families. Every family is different. Every family is special. This book will encourage conversations about difference and about empathy. And manners! Gorgeously illustrated and beautifully told.” BookTrust

Our July 2023 Ages 3-4 Book of the Month

Our Book of the Month for ages 3+ is Is That Your Mama? From multi-award-winning author Patrice Lawrence. Josie loves her family. Her mum, dad, brothers, and sister – they’re all the best and they all look different. But people always seem to ask Josie “Is that YOUR mama?”, and soon she starts to wonder if her family are supposed to look the same.

This is a beautiful book all about what it truly means to be a family, and celebrating how every family is different! It is perfect for children who share this experience but also for those who have not to further encourage their understanding. With beautiful text and vibrant artwork, it is certain to be a fun and engaging read for young children.

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Product Details

Catalogue number

273 in Global Primary January 2025

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780702314971

Publisher

Scholastic

Date published

July 6th, 2023

Other details

32 pages

Condition

New

Author/Illustrator

Patrice Lawrence

Patrice Lawrence is the multi-award-winning author of Orangeboy, which won the 2017 Waterstone’s Book Prize, the 2017 YA Book Prize and was shortlisted for the 2017 Costa Book Awards and the Carnegie Award. Indigo Donut was shortlisted for the Bookseller YA Prize and the Carnegie Award, was Book of the Week in The Times, The Sunday Times and The Observer, and was one of The Times’ top children’s books in 2017.