When Mama Goes to Work [Paperback]

When Mama goes to work,
she wears her working clothes.
She combs her hair,
She packs a lunch,
She takes her special bag.
When Mama goes to work,
I wear my playing clothes.
I comb my hair,
I pack a lunch,
I take my special bag.
When Mama Goes to Workfollows several children and their working mothers as they move through their day. From morning to night, through the daily activities of work and play, children and parents keep each other in their thoughts even when they are apart.

Marsha Forchuk Skrypuchis the acclaimed author of over sixteen picture books and novels. Her earlier picture books include Enough, Silver Threads, Daughter of War, Aram's Choice and The Best Gifts. In 2013 she won the Silver Birch Fiction Award forMaking Bombs for Hitlerand the Red Cedar Award forLast Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan's Rescue from War.
Jessica Phillipsattended the Alberta College of Art and Design. She currently works as a freelance illustrator, with a specific interest in children's illustration.When Mama Goes to Workis her first book.

Skrypuch treads familiar ground, separation anxiety is a major aspect of childhood development. But this tale isn't full of tantrums or tears; instead, the kids in these families are shining examples of confidence and security. . . Skrypuch follows only four families, but the variety of ethnicities and careers included is commendable. . . Sunny, cartoonlike illustrations add to the cheer
—Kirkus Reviews

Charming, playful illustration of different households that have working mothers and cheerful children illustrate this warmhearted picturebook, especially recommended for read-aloud storytime between parents and children.
—Midwest Book Review

"When Mama Goes to Workis a well-written, well-illustrated book for young children. School-aged children may not appreciate thislÃ%