What is With Mom about?

With Mom is a picture book about a young girl, Janice, who bonds with her mother through cooking. As an adult, Janice shares the lessons she learned at her mother's side with her own family.

Is With Mom suitable for young children?

It is described as a tender picture book and is a lovely choice for sharing with a child who likes to help stir the pot.

With Mom

One shared meal at a time, a family's memories are made in the kitchen.

Reading guide

With Mom is a standalone picture book, so there is no order to follow and it can be enjoyed on its own.

The book begins with a young Janice learning to love her mother through cooking, with each meal creating memories meant to last for generations. It then moves forward to adult Janice, who expresses love for her family through conversation, food and the lessons she learned while spending time with her mother.

Description

With Mom is a tender picture book about a young girl called Janice and the bond she builds with her mother through cooking. Each shared meal becomes a memory, and the publisher notes that these memories are meant to be passed down through the family for generations.

The story then follows Janice into adulthood, when she shows her love for her own family through conversation, food and the life lessons she gathered at her mother's side. The blurb presents it as a gentle reminder that everyday time together shapes who we become, and it is a lovely choice for sharing with a child who likes to help stir the pot.

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