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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 5. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Elegant art, loving lessons, tender words for moms and sons.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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Violence & scariness:
What Parents Need to Know
About Mama Says
Parents need to know that although this book focuses on mothers and sons in particular, it offers beautiful lessons for all of us, with illustrations fit to be framed.
Read our full review by Patricia Tauzer
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the various cultures represented, and discuss the different pieces of advice each mother gives to her son. They can refer to the afterword for specific information about the languages and cultures depicted. What do the costumes and backgrounds say about each culture? Families also might talk about how all the lessons are different, yet all promote strong character and integrity. By listening to the words, and looking at the faces of the mothers and sons, they might also notice what makes all the mothers and sons the same. What kind of men will these sons become?
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