Thank You, Mama

by Linda Meeker, Sandra Eide (Illustrator)

Overview

TikTok and viral video star Grey (@greyandmama) says "Thank you, Mama!" to healthy foods in this picture book that teaches gratitude, manners, and the joy of sharing meals with those we love.

We all want to raise happy eaters who enjoy trying new foods, mealtimes with family, and being thankful. That's why so many parents love Linda Meeker's charming videos of her son Grey saying "Thank you, Mama!" With colorful illustrations that capture a child's daily snacks and mealtimes, Thank You, Mama will delight parents and kids alike as it follows a little boy exploring different foods—from vegetables to sushi—and trying to pick his favorite.

This playful picture book for 3- to 7-year-olds

• encourages children to try new foods and become happy, healthy eaters
• honors the bond between parent and child
• models respect, manners, and thankfulness
• builds vocabulary and prereading skills with colorful food illustrations paired with words for each item

This debut children's book from TikTok and Instagram stars Grey and Mama (@greyandmama, 7M followers) is the perfect story for

• Parents and grandparents who want to instill good habits and gratitude from a young age
• Any family eager to celebrate the love of food and family that develops over shared meals
• Baby showers, birthdays, holiday gift giving, or to a little one scared to try new foods

This cheerful story about an adorable, curious, and kind child will have your kids saying "thank you"—and maybe even giving those peas a chance!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781400231454
Publisher:	Nelson, Tommy
Publication date:	04/19/2022
Series:	Grey & Mama
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	183,755
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD540L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Linda Meeker is a first-generation Vietnamese American author. Her first book, Thank You, Mama, was based on the videos of her son, Grey, trying new foods with gratitude, which brought her social media popularity on TikTok and Instagram (@greyandmama). Linda, her husband, and Grey live in Seattle, Washington.

Sandra Eide is an Asian American children’s book illustrator and surface designer from the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, but she currently resides in the hot desert of Nevada with her husband and border collie. She works digitally in Procreate and Photoshop but also likes to dabble in watercolors. Her style is soft and sweet with an emphasis on characters and connections. Her art is influenced by nature, culture, and the importance of showing all kinds of people in her illustrations. Sandra is represented by The Bright Agency and is a member of SCBWI. Follow her work at https://www.sandraeide.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/sandraeide_illustration/.