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Great Job, Mom! Hardcover – March 26, 2019
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Being a mom is eleven jobs in one!
This unique picture book for very young readers celebrates the many jobs being a parent encompasses: A general who rallies the troops (or unruly kids), a curator of modern art (or finger paintings), an archeologist looking for buried treasures (or socks) . . . when Mom gets home from her day job as a carpenter, she never knows which job will be waiting for her, but she knows it'll be fun!
Each rhyming spread features intimate, familiar, comforting and humorous depictions of family life through a wholly original -- and amazing! -- needle-felted lens.
- Reading age3 - 7 years
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 2
- Lexile measureAD940L
- Dimensions9.31 x 0.42 x 10.31 inches
- PublisherTundra Books
- Publication dateMarch 26, 2019
- ISBN-100735264082
- ISBN-13978-0735264083
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"Wang's scenes...are genius... The photography and needle felting are not to bemissed... sure to capture readers' imaginations" -- Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
"Wang captures a remarkable sense of motion, expression, and realism inhis scenes. This little family feels so authentic, readers may forgetthat it is made from wool" ~ Publishers Weekly
"These books avoid the usual stereotypes... and are just gorgeous to look at" -- Betsy Bird, A Fuse 8 Production
"A heart‐warming delight to snuggle up with and share with loved ones... a top‐notch choice for both libraries and families" -- Resource Links Magazine
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- Publisher : Tundra Books; Illustrated edition (March 26, 2019)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0735264082
- ISBN-13 : 978-0735264083
- Reading age : 3 - 7 years
- Lexile measure : AD940L
- Grade level : Preschool - 2
- Item Weight : 15 ounces
- Dimensions : 9.31 x 0.42 x 10.31 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,523,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,357 in Children's Daily Activities Books
- #3,055 in Children's Jobs & Careers Reference Books
- #5,526 in Children's Parents Books
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About the author
holmanwang.com
Holman's foray into the world of children's books began with his twin brother Jack. They grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, and first began writing and illustrating books together in the third grade. They are the twin powers behind the board book series Star Wars Epic Yarns, which offers a lightspeed take on each of three original Star Wars movies, and Cozy Classics, which abridges classics like "Pride and Prejudice" and "Moby Dick" into 12 words and 12 needle-felted illustrations.
"Great Job, Mom!" and "Great Job, Dad!" are Holman's first solo kidlit projects.
Holman is a former middle-school teacher. He has an education degree, a masters degree (architecture history) and a law degree, all from the University of British Columbia. Holman currently practices law while finding time to make children's books.
Holman and Jack's unique artwork combines needle felting, scale-model set-making and photography. Their work has been exhibited at Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition (2013), The Original Art exhibition in New York (Society of Illustrators, 2015), and the National Museum of Play. Their work has also been featured in the New York Times, People, the Wall Street Journal, the Huffington Post, The Telegraph, New York Magazine, The Paris Review, Parents magazine, American Craft magazine, CBC, and The Globe and Mail.
Holman and Jack are also the creators of the Google Doodle honoring the 148th birthday of Laura Ingalls Wilder (of "Little House on the Prairie" fame), which appeared on February 7, 2015.
Holman lives with his wife and two children in Vancouver, Canada.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019Great Job, Mom is a delightful book that recognizes the varied contributions mothers make in their families.
It takes ordinary tasks mom does and puts an admiring spin on them. When mom is managing the fridge paintings, she is an art curator. As she riffles through the laundry basket to seek out the requested clothing item, she is an archaeologist. When she documents the family's day in photos, she is a journalist. When she facilitates a dance party, she is a DJ.
It's important to draw attention to the clever pictures - each page has intricate felted scenes. While I found the whole book charming, it's quite possible my favorite part happens to be outside of the narrative, where the author lets us in to show us details about his craft at the close of the book. I know it won't only be fascinating to me; it is also bound to draw in younger readers.
The book ends with the words, "Mom does one job for her career, the others out of love." It is an empowering read that acknowledges all the roles a mother fills.
(I received a digital ARC from Penguin Random House Canada via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.)
- Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2019Holman Wang branches out on his own with this brand new board book series celebrating the unique and endless work and roles of Moms and Dads. The detail, humor and description of the process create an inviting read for all. Moms and Dads do such a great job and do so much, they are each so deserving of this book! I appreciate the diversity of families presented in this board book duo.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019Quick but meaningful read about mom’s many hats she wears.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019A beautiful picture book dedicated to mothers. I was so impressed with the photography and the little figures used for each picture. Such an honor to receive and read a book this gorgeous. Plus my son loved looking at all the things a mother can do. This one is going on the shelf.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2019'Great Job, Mom' by Holman Wang is a board book about all the jobs a mom has. It features amazing felt dolls like he made for the Cozy Classics series.
A mom has many jobs. Outside the home, she might be a carpenter, but at home, she is a general dispensing orders, and an archaeologist and scientist. The book shows mom racing to save a falling child, or taking a photo of baby's first steps. The book ends with a short afterword showing the process to make this book.
The pictures in this book (and previous ones by Holman Wang), are what are compelling. In this book, the details make the pictures really work. The text is also a good reminder to kids of how hard parents work.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Tundra Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019I will start with the last sentence of the book first: "Mom does one job for her career, the others out of love."
This is an amusing and sweet book for children and their parents. It shows a mom who goes to her day job and then comes home to more work. At home the mom is everything from a journalist to a DJ to an archaeologist as she interacts with her children and completes tasks around the house. For example, she is a DJ when she dances to music with her children.
The illustrations in this book are unique. The author has crafted felted figures. He then photographs them in the settings that he has chosen.
This is an enjoyable story. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. The opinions are my own.
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- ShelleyReviewed in Canada on June 9, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful way to show gratitude to Mom
This book is fantastic! It is a great modern day look at all the "jobs" Mom that go beyond her day job. Perfect companion to teaching about future careers.