  | Flowers for Mama Author: Freedman, Deborah | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
For Mama's special day, the kittens decide to gift her all sorts of flowers. Some are drawn and stamped. Others stitched and sung. Oleander, though, plants a seed in hopes of gifting her a real flower. But as Mama's special day approaches, Oleander's flower still hasn't blossomed. Will he have a gift in time?
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (12/15/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Other - 02/16/2026 A quartet of gray kitties endeavor to find "something beautiful to celebrate beautiful Mama" in this lively process-oriented story. After an initial round of brainstorming led by young feline Oleander, the kittens decide to make flowers, and Freedman’s mixed-media artwork creatively showcases the cats’ unique, personality-driven approaches. One feline, splattered in pink paint, draws and stamps blooms. Another, depicted surrounded by tangles of string, uses "saved-up bits and scraps" to create an explosion of yellow flora. From a third, pictured with a pencil in paw, "melody, rhythm, and words emerged and bloomed as a song." Meanwhile, Oleander carefully fills a can with soil, water, and seeds, anxiously awaiting the organic result. When Mama’s special day arrives and the tin remains flowerless, maternal comforting helps ensure a special celebration. Multidimensional art expansively showcases myriad ways to say "I love you." Ages 3-7. (Mar.) - Copyright 2026
