Just Like Mama

by Beverly Lewis

Other authorsCheri Bladholm (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2002

Status

Available

Call number

LEWIS

Genres

Children's Books

Publication

Bethany House Publishers (2002), Hardcover, 32 pages

Description

Susie Mae wants to be just like her mama, so she follows her around all day trying to do all the chores mama does on their Amish farm.

User reviews

LibraryThing member esiera1

In my opinion, Just like Mama, is a great children’s book for three reasons. First, the illustrations look like canvas paintings, but when viewing the people they feel so realistic. They are bright and warm, which helps to enhance the mood of the story. The reader wants to see more! Second, the

point of view is written in a narrative voice, portrayed by the main character, Susie Mae. Writing in Susie Mae’s perspective helps the reader to feel like they are a part of her story. Finally, the author chooses to implement inner dialogue. Her thoughts help the reader to understand how Susie Mae was feeling. For example, “Susie Mae watched Mama reading the Good Book. ‘Dear Mama, ever so patient and kind!’ she thought.” This short picture book teaches children about the Amish lifestyle and Christianity. The big idea of the story is hard work, dedication, and following in the footsteps of others.

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LibraryThing member amulve2

I had mixed feelings about the book “Just Like Mama” after reading it. I liked the illustrations. The illustrations took up the whole page and were very colorful. They accurately depicted what was going on in the story. I also liked the point of view. The point of view is told from third person

point of view. Since it is told from third person view, the reader always knows what character is being talked about on each page. An aspect of this book that I did not like was the writing. “Susie Mae scooted a tiny stool and the milk bucket smack-dab under Ol’ Gerta.” I think the words, especially in this sentence, would be hard for children to read. The writing in this book was also extensive. The book was very long, and I think a child would become bored with the book. The big idea of this story is that it is normal for someone to be like their parent.

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