The use of oils on gessoed paper makes for extraordinarily rich
painting, and Keeter's double-paged, full-bleed, beautifully
colored illustrations have a delicious power. A mother and her son
fill these pages, usually in tight close-up, while the mom cuddles
her little one, feeds him, takes him out to run in the grass and
play patty-cake. Mom, with her gold jewelry, corn-rows, and open,
smiling face is as beautiful as her bright-eyed little one-who
appears to be about one or two-is cute. And what does she say? What
all moms say, crooning a maternal love song: "Sugar Child, / Sweet
Puddin' 'n' Pie, / Lord knows / it's true what I say. . . . You the
star in my crown. / You the joy in my smile. / You the angel in my
dreams." This paean to maternal heart's delight is couched in
lilting language with a touch of black or Southern intonation,
excellent for reading aloud and rocking along. (Picture book. 3-7)
(Kirkus Reviews)
A mother expresses her everlasting love for her child in this warm,
poetic picture book. Alice Faye Duncan's playful, affectionate text
and Susan Keeter's tender paintings will touch your heart and soul.
I'm gone always be yo sweet Ma'Dear, and you gone always be my
baby.
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