Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle

Nina LaCour

Sep 2022 · Dreamscape Media · Narrated by Marion Toro

About this audiobook

For one little girl, there’s no place she’d rather be than sitting between Mama and Mommy. So when Mommy goes away on a work trip, it’s tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch movies, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mommy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass by a beautiful garden, the girl gets an idea...but when Mommy finally comes home, it takes a minute to shake off the empty feeling she felt all week before leaning in for a kiss. Michael L. Printz Award winner Nina LaCour thoughtfully renders a familiar, touching story of a child who misses a parent, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, whose distinctive style brings charm and playfulness to this delightful family of three.

Ratings and reviews

The perfect book for families where one (or both) parents travel for work. As the little girl is kept entertained by Mama, thoughts of Mommy are never far from her mind. The bonus here, is how Nina LaCour represents LGBTQ+ families. The point is simply that the child misses the parent who isn't home. Nothing is mentioned about having two moms or that anything is different in this household. A sweet story, beautifully told. The audio version is nicely performed by Marion Toro.