Official Review: Mama's Daycare by Ngozi Edema

lavellan · Post by **lavellan** » 04 Nov 2019, 14:12

Thanks for your review! Most books about the first day of school focus on the child or parents' anxiety about going to school. It's novel to see the child concerned about her mother's well being. The pictures seem eye catching and appropriate. I wonder how the mothers enjoy the daycare.

Bothofus07 · Post by **Bothofus07** » 04 Nov 2019, 14:15

This is a cute idea for a book. What do mamas do all day? Indeed

Tim Terry · Post by **Tim Terry** » 04 Nov 2019, 14:19

Thissounds like a great book for children, with lovely illustrations as well. However, my daughter has grown up and I will leave her with the problem of reading to her children, so this book is not for me. Your review was very thorough and I can see that you obviously enjoyed this book.

Ellie Gatillo · Post by **Ellie Gatillo** » 04 Nov 2019, 14:45

It sounds like an interesting story. Nene is quite advanced her age if she's already worrying about leaving her mom alone. If Mom's Daycare actually exists, it might become a profitable business. Thank you for the recommendation!

The-happy-reader-7 · Post by **The-happy-reader-7** » 04 Nov 2019, 15:05

I love the way the little girl thinks about her mother. The illustrations are sure to capture children's attention and the story sounds fun and entertaining.

Manang Muyang · Post by **Manang Muyang** » 04 Nov 2019, 15:13

The idea of a daycare for moms is so endearing. I am sure the PTA will vote for it. Really glad to have a free copy of the book.

Post by **Emy Katherine** » 04 Nov 2019, 15:16

A well-formatted children's book told from Nene's perspective as she gets ready for kindergarten. I read the book and enjoyed it! It is a cute story, and I agree with you on the eye-catching, colorful illustrations! Fans of children's books should give it a try! Thank you for the detailed review!

Janalyn101 · Post by **Janalyn101** » 04 Nov 2019, 15:25

What a great review! Thank you for the wonderful review on such a cute color football. Every mother knows what it’s like for a child’s first day at school and unless you are yes I know what it’s like your first day coming home to an empty house. This book seems so precious thanks for the great review!

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 04 Nov 2019, 15:27

This sounds like a really sweet book! That Nene worried about what her mom would do all day without her is adorable. I enjoyed your review. Sounds like the book tells a good story and also teaches children how to care for their parents.

Noilaus · Post by **Noilaus** » 04 Nov 2019, 15:29

I surmise that she didn't write about the father because the all concept was to suit the title. Good review thanks.

Nora Roberts · Post by **ccundall2130** » 04 Nov 2019, 15:32

This story sounds amazing. Told from the child's perspective, it is a unique way to address the first day of kindergarten. As a parent, I remember that day like it was yesterday for both of my children. What a great book to read to a youngster!

Steven Samuel · Post by **Steven Samuel** » 04 Nov 2019, 15:39

Mama's Daycare sounds like the perfect book to keep the kids busy and at the same time educate them and spruce up their creative to become beautiful little helpers. Great review.

Florence Nalianya · Post by **Florence Nalianya** » 04 Nov 2019, 16:00

Thanks for the review. Personally I think daycare ain't the best ,some children suffer in this places.is excuse

Clemens Nickleby · Post by **Clemens Nickleby** » 04 Nov 2019, 16:08

On the surface, the idea is cute. But, if we go a little deeper, isn't it interesting that instead of family members looking after one another we immediately look to institutions? Call me a little old fashioned, or a lot as the case may be, there is a case to be made for women to care for and teach their own children, rather than daycare or public schools. I like that Nene wants to care for her mother, but she wants to put her in daycare rather than care for her herself? For those that think this is a non-issue, a publicly run, subsidized nursing home may be in your future where you will enjoy the tender mercies of paid bureaucrats and overworked minimum wage employees instead of being a valued and loved member of the family. I also quail at the idea that Mom's daycare sounds very much like a spa/resort. Children's daycare is anything but. Mom can leave and go home if she wants. Just a thought. I enjoyed reading the review. Thanks!

Alya17 · Post by **Alya17** » 04 Nov 2019, 16:16

This was a really great review! I love the idea of a mama's daycare and Nene imagining what her mother does each day from her perspective. I think this would be a wonderful book for children to read, especially those just about to start kindergarten. I'm pretty sure that moms would love a mama's daycare with massages! I read the sample of this book and the illustrations were gorgeous, just like you mentioned. They were so vibrant and full of colour that I'm sure children would love it.