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Summary
Summary
When a little boy and his mom go camping, mini-disasters abound, and there are
lots of opportunities for Mom to step in and fix everything. But instead, with a loving
touch, this mommy shows her child ways to do things for himself, going far to encourage
her child's independence. And there is still plenty of opportunity for snuggling
under the stars.
This warm and humorous testament to all the loving things a supportive mom does
each day is every bit as heartwarming as its predecessor and is sure to become a favorite
for families everywhere.
Author Notes
Andrew Clements was born in Camden, New Jersey on May 7, 1949. He received a bachelor's degree in literature from Northwestern University and master's degree in teaching from National Louis University. Before becoming a full-time author, he taught in the public schools north of Chicago for seven years, was a singer-songwriter, and worked in publishing.
He is well known for his picture book texts, but it was his middle school novel, Frindle, that was a breakthrough for his writing career. Frindle won numerous awards including the Georgia Children's Book Award, the Sasquatch Children's Book Award, the Massachusetts Children's Book Award, the Rhode Island Children's Book Award, and the Year 2000 Young Hoosier Book Award. His other works include The Landry News, The Janitor's Boy, No Talking, Things Not Seen, Things Hoped For, and Things That Are.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (5)
Publisher's Weekly Review
In this companion to Because Your Daddy Loves You, a mother teaches her son self-reliance during a camping trip. "When you have to cross the stream, and the log looks skinny and wobbly, your mommy could say, Don't worry, I'll take you across. But she doesn't. She goes over first to show you how. And then you follow, all by yourself." After they put up the tent and roast marshmallows, the boy's mother tucks him in and assures him of her love. With tenderness and gentle humor, Alley's light-filled ink, watercolor, and acrylic illustrations capture the bond between mother and son. Ages 4-8. (Apr.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Horn Book Review
Clements demonstrates the meaning of self-reliance in this good-natured story of a mother-son camping trip. When difficulties arise, the mom doesn't rush to make things easier for her young child; instead, she patiently shows him how to solve the problems on his own. Expressive, affectionate illustrations portray the boy's changing emotions as he masters each challenge. (c) Copyright 2012. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
This companion book to Because Your Daddy Loves You (2005) portrays a mother-son point of view as a camping trip becomes a bonding experience. From the preparation of buying the equipment and checking the map to putting out the campfire and sleeping in a sleeping bag, the boy encounters upsets on each phase of the trip that become learning opportunities. For example, when the boy burns up his marshmallow, his mommy shows him how to use a Y-shaped stick to hold it just right. The second-person present tense ( You go into the dark tent ) personalizes the story, while Alley's ink, watercolor, and acrylic illustrations provide warmth and reassurance.--Cummins, Julie Copyright 2010 Booklist
School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 1-In this companion to Because Your Daddy Loves You (Clarion, 2005), a mother and her young son shop for and then go on a camping trip. Each situation has the same format and words: "When you.," "Your mommy could say.But she doesn't." ("When you have to cross the stream, and the log looks skinny and wobbly,/your mommy could say,.I'll take you across. But she doesn't.") Then the text explains what the mother does do. While Daddy shows a father performing tasks for his daughter, this title reveals a mother explaining or modeling how something should be done and then watching her child perform the task by himself. Both titles end with the same loving hug and an "I love you." The ink, watercolor, and acrylic illustrations vary in size from small vignettes to full-page scenes and show the loving relationship between the mother and her child. The repetition in the text is engaging, and children will enjoy this tale of an adventurous day hiking and an overnight in a tent.-Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Clements and Alley reunite to produce a strong companion title to Because Your Daddy Loves You (2005). Mommy and her son are off to camp at White Mountain National Forest, but first they need supplies. When the boy gets lost in the store, he calls out to his mother. His "mommy could say, / It's all right, I'm coming to find you! / But she doesn't. // She calls your name, / and you follow the sound of her voice. // When you find her, you get a big hug-- / after you promise not to wander off again." And so the challenging situations continue as they climb the steep mountain with heavy backpacks, cross a somewhat scary log bridge, put up their tent and roast marshmallows instead of burn them. Along the way mom could step in and take over or make things easier for her son, "But she doesn't." With great patience, gentle encouragement and firm direction, she guides her son through these various life lessons to foster self-confidence and independence. The ink, watercolor and acrylic illustrations deftly capture the boy's apprehensions and resultant pride at his accomplishments. This is no helicopter mom, and things turn out just fine. Sure to connect with children in many ways--the adventure of camping, learning how to do things all by oneself and conquering initial anxieties. (Picture book. 4-6)]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
