What Are Mommies Made Of?

We all remember the joy of hearing nursery rhymes, but what happens when you take a classic like, What Are Little Girls Made Of? and modernize it for moms? You get: What Are Mommies Made Of? by author Christa Fletcher who updates the old-fashioned nursery rhyme to show the talents and diversity of modern mothers. Paired with gorgeous illustrations by French print designer Jennifer Bouron, this playful and empowering children's book is for moms and children of all ages. Whether you need a gift for a friend, a baby shower, or for your own mom on Mother's Day, what better way to show you care for that special mom in your life than a book that celebrates the unique qualities of motherhood? We all know that modern parenting can be tough, but studies show that if we can build a community of mothers and those who support them, we can make life better for moms and their babies. What Are Mommies Made Of? honors all mothers in their variety of talents, lifestyles, interests, races, and ages with a rhyme scheme that was inspired by the classic nursery rhyme about gender stereotypes. By giving the gift of this book, we show moms we care and appreciate them. When we support each other, we create a mom village, which makes parenting better for women and children. Each page shows how women's strengths, intellect, and skills enrich the lives of their children and communities in the day to day -- from feeding and bathing little ones, to sharing her interests in math, sports, science, technology, arts and music.Through modern design and book styling, author Christa Fletcher portrays colorful, body positive depictions of moms in different shapes, sizes, and backgrounds in order to capture the essence of contemporary motherhood, bridging the lives of single moms, working moms, stay-at-home moms, and every other type of mom in between.With the talents of illustrator, Jennifer Bouron, this duo creates an intimate portrait of the family bond in bold patterns, stylish color choices, and contemporary scenes that pair well with the lyrical text of the book.In What Are Mommies Made Of? readers can see the many ways women thrive and raise their kids, acknowledging their hard work and love in a way that shows their value. By demonstrating all of the wonderful things moms can do, and how important it is to do it together with other moms, this feminist book empowers women and kids simultaneously through vibrant images and playful language.If we empower moms, we empower kids. And, with over three million babies being born in the U.S. each year, we have so many mothers to celebrate and support. When we show how important motherhood is, we show children that they can be anything, just like their mommies.