Mars needs Moms

I am an emotional mama. I have cried reading books like Munsch's Love you Forever and DePaola's The Art Lesson. But getting teary eyed at Mars needs Moms doesn’t seem justified. However, I am here to admit that this book by Berkeley Breathed was an emotional ride. It might be because the pictures were drawn so beautifully. It could be the fact that the main character is the same age as my son and shares the same disdain for vegetables. But most likely it is that the author beautifully captures the love a boy has for his mother. This is one of those books that adults and kids can appreciate. Kids will love the plot which involves an exciting mom kidnapping and space ride. Adults will appreciate how the author finds the inherent beauty in haggard worn-out mommies who are “broccoli bullies”, “summer stealing, perfumy garden goblins” who don’t think “sister tinting” is very funny. Since I am one of those mommies, I loved the book. You can order a copy of this through the library. Stop by and find out how.