- Hardcover: 48 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd; 1st edition (4 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0744573823
- ISBN-13: 978-0744573824
- Product Dimensions: 29.4 x 26.8 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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- #61 in Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators > O > Oxenbury, Helen
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Product Description
A joyous, lyrical, rousing creation story like no other you've ever read. When Big Mama made the world, she didn't mess about. Earth sky and sea, sun and moon, plants and trees, fish, birds and animals all fell right in line with Big Mama's plans. What Big Mama wants, Big Mama gets. That's how it is. It wasn't easy, either, with that little baby to take care of. But nothing stops Big Mama. Not for a second. Through it all - from darkness to light, from far up in the clouds to the bottom of the ocean, from a ball of mud to a big bang - shines Big Mama, larger-than-life and down-to-earth, with her baby sitting on her hip and the laundry piling up. All who read this original and utterly joyful book will agree that Phyllis Root and Helen Oxenbury have given us a creation myth like no other in the world. As Big Mama would say, "Good. That's very, very good."
About the Author
Phyllis Root has written numerous children's books, including What Baby Wants; One Duck Stuck; Aunt Nancy and Old Man Trouble; Aunt Nancy and Cousin Lazybones; All for the Newborn Baby; Kiss the Cow and Rattletrap Car. Phyllis lives in Minnesota, USA with her family. Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically acclaimed illustrators of our time. Amongst her countless books for children are the Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll; the Tom and Pippo books; Farmer Duck; We're Going on a Bear Hunt; So Much and Franny B. Kranny, There's A Bird In Your Hair. Helen lives in north London with her husband, the illustrator John Burningham.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A feminist interpretation of the creation story for pre-schoolers! What more can I say? It's a fabulous book and will shape your child's view of God in a positive and joyful way.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I loved this book. Most children will recognise the plot, but the new twist on it takes it away from religion, and lets it become just a beautiful idea on its own. The illustrations are wonderful, and I just think the idea of a Mama making the world is so refreshing. A great book to share with a small child.
Format:Hardcover
My children really enjoyed this book and found both the text and illustrations fun. They are both learning to read (aged 5 and 6) and loved the repetition at the end of each page. It is a great book to 'reclaim' the Creation story from patriarchy, and to relate it in a way that children understand and relate to - a busy Mummy with a baby making the environment nice for her child. Fantastic.
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