Maria Diaz Perera – illustratör

A beautifully written and illustrated picture book about precious times between a mother and her son.To Jackson, Mama is the most important person in the world. But when she has to work, his imagination can only keep him entertained for so long. Who else can he share everything with, from the tallest tree to the tiniest hummingbird?This beautiful picture book for 5-7 year olds can be read together, drawing on the importance of cherishing the time spent with family and loved ones.This mother and son picture book offers:A heartwarming story written by Rebecca Walker, an award-winning author, feminist, and activist and winner of numerous awards.An authentic family story, based on the author's own life as a Black woman and a mother to a son.A story based on the study that 20 minutes of quality time between caregiver and child positively impacts child development, and encourages the importance of spending time together.Time for Us was written from Rebecca's own experience as a working mother struggling to make time for her son. It shows the importance of finding time to spend with loved ones. This charming story is inspired by the theory that spending just 20 minutes of quality time a day between a caregiver and child benefits their relationship in multiple ways.

"There’s so much to enjoy, including [...] the utterly heartwarming bond between Jackson and his mother." – BookTrustFrom Rebecca Walker, mother and bestselling author of Time for Us, comes a touching new story that celebrates the moments we share as the world settles in for the night and the stars come out.Jackson is ready for bed, but tonight Mama is busy, and he has to wait... and wait... and wait. He snuggles up to Piggy, hums a lullaby, and thinks about the things he and Mama do before bed. But the night feels too big without her.When their time for us begins, Mama and Jackson take a trip through the night sky, imagining the stars, the moon, and all the wonders beyond. Wrapped in Mama’s arms, Jackson’s eyes grow heavy…This beautifully illustrated picture book is an ode to the precious time families spend together, whether big or small, and is a perfect way to say goodnight.

Lara comes home and her mum has a surprise for her! But first, Lara has to read the clues to discover her surprise.This is an Engage Literacy title in the Blue colour band, and is perfect for both guided and independent reading. It connects with the non-fiction text pair, Games to Play with a Friend.