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Just Like a Mama by Alice Faye Duncan

April 7, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

When I first read the title, I thought it said Just Like Mama. No “A.” And that for certain changes the meaning of the book. Just Like a Mama is a modern story about the things a “not mom” does to help the young child of the story. Mama Rose might not be the “actual” mother, but she loves the narrator (Carol Olivia Clementine), makes her do her chores, tells her to eat her vegetables and all the other things mamas do. Carol goes through […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction Tagged With: Alice Faye Duncan, Alternative Family, Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, family, parents

BlackRaven's CBR12 Review No:147 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction · Tags: Alice Faye Duncan, Alternative Family, Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, family, parents ·
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To the one who provided womb and board all those months

My Two Moms and Me by Michael Joosten

Mom and Me, Me and Mom by Miguel Tanco

April 25, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Mother’s Day is around the corner. The following two books are a fun combination as gifts for the parent/mom but also something that can be read to the child with any parent. One is modern in its approach, while the other has a more stereotypical format. Both, however, are interesting additions to the world of “Mom Books” in the children’s section of your local store. One child’s voice is telling the story of them and their moms in My Two Moms and Me. However, you […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction Tagged With: Alternative Family, family, Izak Zenou, lgbt, Michael Joosten, Miguel Tanco, mothers, parents

BlackRaven's CBR11 Review No:143 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction · Tags: Alternative Family, family, Izak Zenou, lgbt, Michael Joosten, Miguel Tanco, mothers, parents ·
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