A Card for My Mom
A Card for My Mom by Bashabi Fraser is a vibrant picture book published by Lantana Publishing on March 4, 2025. This 32-page edition is written in English and offers a delightful exploration of a young girl’s quest to find the perfect Mother’s Day card that reflects her mother’s unique identity. Set against a backdrop of bustling shops filled with lights and gifts, the story captures the excitement and joy of the holiday while highlighting the importance of representation.
Readers will find a lively narrative that emphasizes themes of identity and belonging as the girl navigates through a variety of gifts, searching for a card that features a mom who looks like hers. The book showcases cultural elements, such as the mother’s gold bangles and traditional attire, while celebrating the diverse expressions of motherhood. This inclusive story is designed to resonate with children and families, making it a meaningful addition to any collection focused on holidays and multicultural stories.
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It is Mother’s Day tomorrow, and the shops are sparkling with lights and gifts, with people, laughter, and excitement—looking for the perfect gift to bring a smile of joy to moms at home.
Among the candles and balloons, the orchids and chocolate hearts, one young girl searches for a card that features a mom who looks like hers. Her mom has gold bangles that jingle-jangle when she washes the curry pots. Her mom wears silk kameez when she buys papaya at the market. Her mom has dark eyes that flash when she dances the bhangra. What will the little girl do if she can’t find a card with a mom who looks like hers?
This is a lively, inclusive picture book about identity and belonging that joyfully celebrates moms and motherhood.
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