You Be Mommy

Product Description A tired mommy lets her daughter have a turn being the parent at bedtime in You Be Mommy, a humorously charming debut picture book from writer Karla Clark and illustrator Zoe Persico.Mommy's too tired to be Mommy tonight. Can you be Mommy and hold me tight? In this clever, rhyming picture book, a mother tells her child that she's simply too tired to be Mommy tonight and asks her daughter to take over for her. An utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents and children will delight in reading together at bedtime. Review "YOU BE MOMMY is absolutely adorable and one that many moms will resonate with. I know I certainly did and have been reading it every single night to my daughter." --Momma Braga "YOU BE MOMMY by Karla Clark captures the level of exhaustion that comes with parenthood perfectly. I'm always astonished when I feel like I'm at my max energy usage wise and then I find more to give. This is what I've come to learn being a mother is. This is the sentiment that Clark represents in her stunning picture book that blends humor and rhyme in such a simple yet impactful way. Zoe Persico's illustrations are expressive and perfect with rich earthy tones. She captures movement and emotion beautifully." --The Caterpillar Corner "This story is so, so cute and very relatable. It's very playful and the rhymes just jump from page to page. My daughter found the story super silly and was smiling as we read. I was thinking how I would love to switch places with my kiddo and have her "wipe my nose when it gets runny," or cook dinner, do dishes, and grant all my wishes. The ending is very sweet. Mom and her daughter prepare for bedtime with kisses, hugs, and being tucked in. "For you'll always be my little treasure. And I'll be Mommy forever and ever." This really melted my heart. Such a beautiful story!" --stylishmodernmotherhood About the Author Karla Clark writes fiction for adults and children, including the companion picture books You Be Mommy and You Be Daddy. She is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and the Chicago Writers Association. Karla lives in Rockford, Illinois, with her husband and adult autistic son. When she's not writing, Karla creates decoupage paper collages that she sells at art shows. Zoe Persico is an illustrator with a love for everything cute, colorful, and full of whimsy. Her books include Mermaids Fast Asleep, Summer Color and Georgia's Terrific, Colorific Experiment. She currently resides in comfy and cozy Illinois with her significant other, Kasper, and their dog named Zombie.