My Mom Hugs Trees

Do you think your Mom does strange things? Well, my Mom hugs trees, rescues bugs, sings with birds, and talks to flowers. Come meet my Mom. You might end up doing strange things too! Delightful illustrations and poetic text hold the attention of young readers and make My Mom Hugs Trees a perfect read-to-me book. The story reflects a love for and enjoyment of all living things. Mom, with her strange habits, will foster children’s connection to nature.

Do you think your Mom does strange things? Well, my Mom hugs trees, rescues bugs, sings with birds, and talks to flowers. Come meet my Mom. You might end up doing strange things too! Delightful illustrations and poetic text hold the attention of young readers and make My Mom Hugs Trees a perfect read-to-me book. The story reflects a love for and enjoyment of all living things. Mom, with her strange habits, will foster children’s connection to nature.

Robyn Ringgold is a native of Baltimore and currently resides there with her husband and two daughters. Robyn is a vegetarian and enjoys traveling abroad, experiencing diverse cultures, and being of service to others. My Mom Hugs Trees was inspired by a conversation Robyn overheard her daughter having with a friend. Her daughter seemed embarrassed, yet admiring as she described Robyn’s strange habits.