Mama Needs a Minute

Perfect book for those children who take a lot of time to their parents and needs to understand that their mom, and their dad (even if mom are always more busy with young children let,s be honest here), sometime need a bit of time alone and that doesn't men that they are mad or that they like their children less. Cute, easy to understand message and useful!

This board book shares the message from mom to child that "hey, I love you, Little One, and enjoy spending time with you. I also need to have a quiet moment for myself, and that's OK." The message is just as important for caregivers (moms, dads, whomever) to understand as it is for their kiddo.

The illustration style is whimsical. The text is in rhyme, and it works but I'd prefer the language to be a little tighter.

Recommended for new parents to read to their small kids.

This book is so cute. It is such a great reminder to kids that their mothers are people with needs too. I was already a huge fan of Nicole Sloan's art and messaging going into this, so I knew it would be a perfect match for my family. My kids really enjoyed the verse and wordplay of the book and the short length.

I've been a big fan of Nicole's art, message, and support for other Moms for a long time. My girls and I enjoy her first book, and her next one does not disappoint.  Can't wait until it is released so I can buy a physical copy! (ARC provided via NetGalley; Opinions are mine)

This book is absolutely adorable and perfectly explains the tiny bit of peace and quiet all mamas need from time to time. I will be purchasing this book as gifts for all of my mom friends. The message that is delivered is beautiful for this little book. My kids loved it. We are a big "feelings family" and they understand that sometimes we all need time to ourselves. My 6 year old still enjoys picking up a board book from time to time because the pages are easier to turn and don't tear like a traditional book. (I read a digital copy of this book for the purposes of this review. My opinions are my own.)

I loved reading this book! I can’t wait to get it for my kiddos. It explains just how I feel when I need a minute. It’s the perfect book to show your little ones that sometimes you need a minute and that doesn’t mean I don’t love you or don’t want to spend time with you. I love Nicole’s art and message!

I love books that give moms props. This one was one of the greatest I’ve seen! Adorable illustrations and a realness that any mom could relate to.

I found myself chuckling along with the simple story and smiling as I pictured myself hiding for those few Stolen moments alone to shave my legs or to pee in silence before the kids realize that I’ve snuck off.

A book for moms who love their children fiercely but honestly still need a few minutes alone. Probably the moms who regularly cuss silently under their breaths. (I am that mom)

Can we get a series for real parent feelings. I would read the heck out of that!

Mama needs a minute is really a cute little story perfect for mothers and babies. I am a mother of a 5 months baby and I felt this story. Every mother needs a break time to time and they still love their babies. I know the little ones need us but mummy time is important for a good relationship.
Thank you NetGalley for this sweet eArc.

I just want to say that the message of this book is so true and refreshing! I am a mother of two girls and this is one thing they always forget; mama gets tired and needs a minute. I think this is a great gift for a new/first time mom. I will be sure to include this book in the future.

Cute and fun read, something anyone who has been a parent to a small child could relate to. Loved the art that went along with the illustrations, the pops of color were a nice touch.

We loved this book. The colours and illustrations are perfect, as is the message...we'll be reading this again and again

What a sweet and sentimental book for new mamas and seasoned ones as well. Sometimes mama needs a break and this reassures babe that all will be ok. 

I received a free review copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest unedited feedback. 

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I really appreciated this story.  As a mother of two, it was refreshing to have a story that reminded children that sometimes mama needs a minute and everything will be ok.  I loved it!

I received a copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

I really enjoyed this book. It made a change to the usual type of books to share with children. It shows children that a mother loves them very much and wants to spend time with them helping them grow and achieve things in life, but at the same time a mummy needs afew minutes to relax, compose herself and breath. After all a Mummy is only human too. 
I really enjoyed this and thought ut was a lovely book but the illustrations could have been better.

Review to come in January 2020 on blog/goodreads.

I received this picture book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

I fell in love with the title of the book, and then I saw it was a picture book! Which made it even more interesting. Most books with a title like this are non-fiction and normal books. But this one actually is for parents AND their children.

This one is about a day in the life of various moms. Talking how they at times need a minute, a moment, just for themselves. Because mommies get sore. Mummies need some time alone to recharge. And no, that doesn't mean they love them any less. But mummies are only human.

Most of the pages are split up in two. One with the mummy doing something for the kid and then stating that she needs a moment, or that she wants to hug but is also sore. 

The last two pages just were so lovely and I was smiling from ear to ear (and maybe also dropping a tear, I cry so easily these days). 

The art was very nicely done, I like the style and I do need to check out more of this artist. 

I think this is a perfect book for kids to read, or be read to. Kids just don't see that maybe mommy (and daddy) is tired. That they just need a time off, just a minute. I think this may open some eyes. :) 

I would recommend it.

This book was quite cute. And it's true, sometimes mama needs a break, which is a nice reminder since other books tend to make mom into super-mom. My daughter liked the drawings and we'll probably read it again.

I love this book for its illustrations and its message but I don't really think I would read it to a baby.

This board book was absolutely adorable. I loved the illustrations and rhyming throughout. It also held the important message for children that even though their Mama loves them very much, sometimes they need a break too. Not only to catch their own breath, but to allow the child to grow as an individual as well. It's refreshing to see this kind of book on the market, especially as a single mom who - at times - just needs a minute. I will be looking into the author's other works.

*I was given an eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Adorable book! I absolutely love the artwork, and the idea behind it. It is a great way to explain to children that, for lack of better words, "Mama needs a minute!" I think this is also great for the mom's out there to read this with their children and know that there is no shame in taking a moment for themselves.

This is a delightful little book.  It is written and illustrated in a warm, loving way.  The book is a terrific way to teach young children of the caregiver’s need for just a break.  Importantly, it also teaches the child to use the same words when they need a break!  Highly recommended.