Mommy Crumbs - (Somos8) by José Andrés (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This is the story of a mother and a grandmother. This is the story of Mommy Crumbs, but also of her stews, of her dog Leon, of her children and of her granddaughters.

Paula loves to cook, but also to eat, that's why her children and granddaughters call her Mommy Crumbs... she always seems to be covered with them!
One day, Mommy Crumbs' granddaughters give her a very special baby chick and the two become inseparable. The chick grows bigger as Mommy Crumbs gets older. When the chick is larger than the old woman herself, Mommy Crumbs bids farewell to her family and flies away on the magical bird.

También disponible en español. (Also available in Spanish.)

Review Quotes

This is a great book to introduce children to the concept of people growing older and the changes that happen as people get older, as well as what happens when someone is no longer with us - Ya Books Central.

An authentically original and thoroughly fun read from start to finish for children ages 4-8 - Midwest Book Review-Children's Bookwatch.

While ultimately bittersweet, Mommy Crumbs is an adorably unique tale with engaging, vibrant illustrations - Goodreads/NetGalley-Librarian.

Bright colors and soft shapes warm this moving picture book about loss and legacy. As a little girl, Paula dreamed of flying like a bird or galloping like a horse; as she grew, she earned the moniker "Mommy Crumbs" for the breadcrumbs that clung to her after cooking for her children and grandchildren. Gifted a chick to clean the crumbs and provide companionship after the loss of her dog, Mommy Crumbs finally gets her chance to fly, leaving a trail of breadcrumbs and memories - Foreword Reviews.

Andrés and his mother, González, have written a refreshingly uplifting, understated take on loss (...) A tribute to a long, well-lived life - Kirkus Reviews.

About the Author

Teacher by career choice, José Carlos Andrés never managed to practice because theatre entered his life. He started writing theatre for children. He is fascinated by writing, because it allows him to create new worlds full of laughter and emotions.

He has published theatre plays for children and families, a theatre guide, storytelling, theatre art and clowning for all ages, stories for picture books... He is the author, among others, of Adopting a Dinosaur, I'm a Zcary Vampire or The Ghost With the Smelly Old Underwear.

Anna Font is an illustrator of children's books based in Barcelona (Spain). Her books have been published by Akiarabooks, Tramuntana, Bromera, Baula, etc. and she has received various awards, such as the Crítica Serra d'Or 2020 (Spain) for children's literature. She combines her work as an illustrator with teaching illustration courses and workshops.