Mama Needs a Minute

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)

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

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.

I loved this book so much! The illustrations showed diversity, and I love that It shows kids that not everyone looks the same. It will get the message across that moms need alone time, but they still love you!

When a female is mother she has not much time for herself (at least when child(ren) are little. Kids want mum s attention all the time, but sometimes mum wants to be left alone. Unfortunately, kids aren't considerate yet to understand mums needs and wishes.

Mama Needs a Minute is a revolutionary board book, offering moms permission to take time for themselves. Though the book is written in the voice of a mama to her child, it seems the author, Nicole Sloan, is expressly writing to moms all around who ache for this kind of message. I think it’s a helpful way to show kids they aren’t the only ones with needs to be met. If the book was written solely for children, I would’ve liked to see the language simplified. But in this case, I think it works.

What a refreshing book! Many times Mamas feel overwhelmed and overused in their own homes, but it is never talked about. This book brings up a subject by showcasing the importance for Mama to just have some time to herself. It is touching and real with illustrations that are much more realistic than what is shown in children's books. I would share this book with my children and friends. I enjoyed how it reveals a mother's love while also sharing how it feels to have some time to refresh,

This book is sweet. Every mama needs a minute and this is a nice resource to explain that a mother can take time for herself and still be hopelessly in love with her little one. I’m excited to read it with my son.

I’m happy I read it and I’m sure we’ll come back to it every now and then. The illustrations aren’t my cup of tea, and the rhyming isn’t my personal favorite but overall, it’s worth the time!

'Mama Needs a Minute' with story and art by Nicole Sloan is a picture book about a busy mom who just wants to catch a break.

In the busy world of mothering, there are many busy days with not a lot of chances for breaks. This book is written as a sort of plea to young children to let mother have a chance to breathe.

I feel like this book is mainly written for mothers, but it's a good message for kids to hear. The text has a sort of rhyme scheme and simple colorful pictures.

I received a review copy of this ebook issue from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

This book definitely represents the modern mama. From the pictures of the tattooed arms to the coffee cup in hand and a break with a computer, it is really a glimpse at the new generation of moms. And this generation is also one that is really embracing the idea of self-care for Mom that was just getting started in my generation. And I think it is a good idea to let children know that mommies need a break just as much as they do. It is a sweet story and I hope it helps kids eventually understand its message, which is more difficult when they are younger and more demanding of attention.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.

First off, I LOVE that the mom on the cover is tattooed. Let's be honest, us tattooed mamas aren't represented enough in any parenting or children's books.

This book is amazing and so realistic and true. I cannot wait to buy this!

Yes we do. Trapped at home isolating with the kids has made this adorable book extra relevant. I love the illustrations too. This is definitely a book for the work from home moms too.