I Love You, Mom

April 12, 2021
Jin and Pink assemble flowers for mothers in this board book, which is accordingly shaped like a bouquet. Each spread features a different-colored floral varietal whose name is highlighted in corresponding text, followed by a brief rhyming elaboration. “A pink carnation/ for mommy’s love,/ filled with kisses/ and cozy hugs,” narrates a child, addressing their mother as carnations sit on the windowsill alongside a yawning calico cat. In digital art, Pink populates the spread with a brown-skinned parent and child, both with wavy dark hair, as the latter proudly presents breakfast in bed. Each successive page features a different mother-child pairing across a range of skin tones and hair textures; a closing spread features a pale, dark-haired child handing their mother a bouquet. Children will enjoy spotting the flowers in this readaloud that’s as much greeting card as book. Ages 1–5.