With You Always, Little Monday

by: Genevieve Cote

Published by: Harcourt Books

Reviewed by Laura Hilton

A baby rabbit is born in the forest. And now he is all alone. When the other animals find him they name him Little Monday. He makes friends with all the other animals. But as he grows, Little Monday begins to wonder who his mommy is. And why isn’t his mommy ever beside him?

Little Monday goes off to ask his friends if they are his mommy. Swan, Bear, Frog, Skunk, and the other animals all say that they aren’t his mommy. Little Monday is kind of glad, because Skunk is stinky, and he can’t swim like Swan and Frog. He can’t fly like Owl or Bird. Each of the animals has some special trait that he can’t copy.

Does Little Monday have a Mommy? Will he ever find her?

With You Always, Little Monday is a beautifully illustrated children’s book, and an excellent bedtime story. The story blends the story of a mother’s love with a worldwide legend. With You Always, Little Monday reminds us all that the bond between a parent and child is as far reaching as the sky.

My five- and two-year-old daughters both enjoyed looking at the pictures and listening to the story over and over. This is a new favorite in our house. Both girls loved the story, and are handing the book to anyone who sits down for a second so we could read it to them.

Armchair Interviews says: Pick up With You Always, Little Monday for your favorite child or grandchild today.

Author’s Web site: http://www.GenevieveCoteIllustration.com