Mommy in My Pocket

Carol Hunt Senderak Mommy in My Pocket; illus. by Hiroe Nakata. 24pp/ Hyperion Books For Children 2006 ISBN 0-7868-5596-7 $12.99 (Preschool)

Senderak’s use of words allows the reader to feel calm in her debut writing of Mommy in My Pocket. She takes a scary event for young children, leaving mommy, and shows children that their mommy is always with them. Her simple use of words is appropriate for the story line and audience. Mommy in My Pocket is empowered by the detailing of the gentle illustrations by Hiroe Nakata (Two is for Twins). With Nakata’s soft illustrations and vibrant colors, Senderak’s story is entirely captivating.

Heather Ritchey, BGSU student