FICTION

The Bump

by Mij KELLY
illus. by Nicholas Allan. 32p. Tiger Tales. 2012. Tr $12.95. ISBN 978-1-58925-107-6.
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PreS—A mother tells her toddler a story about "someone you know and something that happened a few years ago." She explains in couplets the joys of her pregnancy and her adventures with her "bump," reiterating every so often "and the bump—like her love—grew and grew." At the end, the mother concludes: "And now you're walking on your own./Just look how big her love has grown!" Simple text and cheerful cartoon watercolor and ink illustrations create a warm, cozy book for one-on-one sharing. With joy and humor, the author conveys a sense of the mother's steadfast love for her child even before birth. An appealing slant on an oft-covered topic.—Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
Rhyming text addresses a child--"This is a story about someone you know / and something that happened a few years ago"--then chronicles the mom's excitement over her pregnancy and growth of her "bump." Treacly illustrations in pastel colors contribute to the sentimental tone of the adult-aimed story; referring to pregnancy as a bump is cloying.
Reviewed by Judith Constantinides , May 01, 2012

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