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    Mama, I'll Give You the World

    Author Roni Schotter
    Illustrated by S. Saelig Gallagher
    Ebook
    RH Childrens Books | Schwartz & Wade
    On sale Feb 12, 2013 | 40 Pages | 9780449811436
    Preschool - 3
    Reading Level: Lexile 950L | Fountas & Pinnell N
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    Exquisite artwork and an exceptionally tender text showcase the special bond between a mother and her daughter. Every day after school, Luisa goes to Walter's World of Beauty to watch her mama work—cutting, coloring, and curling customers' hair. Before they go home, Mama puts her tip money in a special envelope for Luisa—for college. She wants to give Luisa the world! But Luisa has a plan of her own. For Mama's birthday, Luisa wants to give Mama the world. . . . This touching story of a loving child and a single, hard-working mother is sure to be a favorite of families everywhere.
    © Courtesy of the author
    Some of Roni Schotter's favorite words are cozy, snuggle, ruckus, rutabaga, and potato. She is the author of numerous books for children, including Mama, I'll Give You the World, an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Book Award Winner; Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street, an NCTE Notable Trade Book in the Language Arts; F Is for Freedom, recipient of the Washington Irving Award; Hanukkah!, winner of the National Jewish Book Award; Captain Bob Takes Flight; and Captain Bob Sets Sail. Roni Schotter lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. View titles by Roni Schotter
    S. Saelig Gallagher View titles by S. Saelig Gallagher
    • WINNER | 2007
      Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
    • NOMINEE
      Nebraska Golden Sower Award
    • NOMINEE
      South Carolina Children's Book Award

    School Library Journal starred review
    Publishers Weekly starred review

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    Exquisite artwork and an exceptionally tender text showcase the special bond between a mother and her daughter. Every day after school, Luisa goes to Walter's World of Beauty to watch her mama work—cutting, coloring, and curling customers' hair. Before they go home, Mama puts her tip money in a special envelope for Luisa—for college. She wants to give Luisa the world! But Luisa has a plan of her own. For Mama's birthday, Luisa wants to give Mama the world. . . . This touching story of a loving child and a single, hard-working mother is sure to be a favorite of families everywhere.

    Author

    © Courtesy of the author
    Some of Roni Schotter's favorite words are cozy, snuggle, ruckus, rutabaga, and potato. She is the author of numerous books for children, including Mama, I'll Give You the World, an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Book Award Winner; Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street, an NCTE Notable Trade Book in the Language Arts; F Is for Freedom, recipient of the Washington Irving Award; Hanukkah!, winner of the National Jewish Book Award; Captain Bob Takes Flight; and Captain Bob Sets Sail. Roni Schotter lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. View titles by Roni Schotter
    S. Saelig Gallagher View titles by S. Saelig Gallagher

    Awards

    • WINNER | 2007
      Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
    • NOMINEE
      Nebraska Golden Sower Award
    • NOMINEE
      South Carolina Children's Book Award

    Praise

    School Library Journal starred review
    Publishers Weekly starred review

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