I think I bought this one because it was recommended in an article that was probably about attachment parenting. I remember reading that a psychologist keeps a copy of this book in her practice waiting room...I can see why!
Written by Barbara Joosse and illustrated by Alaskan artist Barbara Lavallee, published by Chronicle Books. It's a sweet story in an unusual setting about the unconditional love a mum has for her daughter, even if such ran away and sang with the wolves or turned into the meanest polar bear you ever saw!
Written by Barbara Joosse and illustrated by Alaskan artist Barbara Lavallee, published by Chronicle Books. It's a sweet story in an unusual setting about the unconditional love a mum has for her daughter, even if such ran away and sang with the wolves or turned into the meanest polar bear you ever saw!
A strong message for both parent and child, a bit on the melancholic side or maybe that's just the dark northern setting and folky style of the artwork. Text wise it's for slightly older toddlers but J pulls this one out of her book box surprisingly often. She loves listening to the story which consists of mum/daughter dialogue only and laughs at the Nordic animals featured. Extremely beautiful artwork, lovely detail, and a bit of an educational insight into Inuit living. J loves pointing out the patterns of the dresses and the curious things in the sky!
By the way there's a follow-up one for the dads: Papa Do You Love Me, featuring a boy and his father in an African Massai setting.
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