Cover of Mama, I\'ll Give You the World

Mama, I'll Give You the World

Author Roni Schotter Illustrated by S. Saelig Gallagher

Grades Pre-K-3 Ages 4-8

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.

Available Formats

eBook 9780449811436

Awards

Nebraska Golden Sower Award - NOMINEE 0

South Carolina Children's Book Award - NOMINEE 0

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio - WINNER 2007

Random House Children's Books Teachers and Librarians