09th
May
May
Today I’m so pleased to take part in a very special event
celebrating Maria Faulconer’s touching picture book, ‘A Mom For Umande’, and
mothers everywhere. Not only is this post about her beautiful
book but there’s also a special post I written about my mom.
I hope you guys enjoy it 😉
About the Book:
The heart-tugging true story of how a baby gorilla foundlove in the arms of a surrogate mom.
When Umande was born, his mother didn’t know how to take
care of him. So, he was hand-reared by keepers at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in
Colorado Springs. For eight months, the keepers crawled on the ground with him
to show him how to walk; coughed in his face to teach him discipline; and gave
him happy gorilla grumbles to encourage him. But for Umande, something was
still missing. Luckily, a thousand miles away at the Columbus Zoo, a mom was
waiting just for him.
care of him. So, he was hand-reared by keepers at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in
Colorado Springs. For eight months, the keepers crawled on the ground with him
to show him how to walk; coughed in his face to teach him discipline; and gave
him happy gorilla grumbles to encourage him. But for Umande, something was
still missing. Luckily, a thousand miles away at the Columbus Zoo, a mom was
waiting just for him.
This touching true story about finding a family will
resonate with animal lovers and adoptive families alike.
resonate with animal lovers and adoptive families alike.
Illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung.
About the Author:
Maria Faulconer has published fiction and nonfiction forchildren and adults. She loves writing stories, especially ones that tug
at the heartstrings. A huge animal lover, and an adoptive mom herself, she
knew when she saw a photo of a baby gorilla snuggling with his surrogate mom
that she had to tell their story – ‘A Mom for Umande’. Her first
children’s book, ‘Arianna and the Strawberry Tea’, was used for a
statewide literacy program. She currently writes for Colorado Springs
Style magazine and is working on a YA novel. She lives in Colorado with
her husband and two children.
For more information about Maria Faulconer please visit her website, Goodreads, Facebook and Twitter.
About my Mom:
My mom and I have been with just the two of us for a longtime. We went through some terrible times together. Just like many other teens,
I wasn’t an easy teenager, I was hurt and sad and I did things I’m not proud
of. But my mom was always there for me.
My mom is my best friend. She knows everything about me.
She is the person I call when I need some advice or just need someone to talk
to. She is the person I can talk to about everything and anything.
She is the person I call when I need some advice or just need someone to talk
to. She is the person I can talk to about everything and anything.
My mom has always been a strong woman, but when life
kicks you down so hard.. It’s hard to find that happiness again. But my mom never
gave up. Over the years she became my rock, and I remember the day I left home
to life together with my boyfriend very well. I was excited to life with my
boyfriend, but I felt so sad to leave my mother alone. But she was standing
there, very strong and telling me I shouldn’t worry about her and that I would
be happy. That’s my mom’s biggest power. She always knows what to say when I
doubt myself, when I cry, when I feel like I’m all alone. She filled our home
with books and love. And our home always felt like a safe place.
kicks you down so hard.. It’s hard to find that happiness again. But my mom never
gave up. Over the years she became my rock, and I remember the day I left home
to life together with my boyfriend very well. I was excited to life with my
boyfriend, but I felt so sad to leave my mother alone. But she was standing
there, very strong and telling me I shouldn’t worry about her and that I would
be happy. That’s my mom’s biggest power. She always knows what to say when I
doubt myself, when I cry, when I feel like I’m all alone. She filled our home
with books and love. And our home always felt like a safe place.
Dear mom, you made me the woman I am today. You taught me
how to enjoy books. You forced (LOL) me
to go on a date with the man of my dreams, because I was too scared to go. You
inspired me to keep dreaming and never give up. You made me hold on when I
didn’t know how anymore. And above all you showed me how to love.
how to enjoy books. You forced (LOL) me
to go on a date with the man of my dreams, because I was too scared to go. You
inspired me to keep dreaming and never give up. You made me hold on when I
didn’t know how anymore. And above all you showed me how to love.
So dear mom, I don’t tell it as much as I should, but I
love you and I’m proud to be your daughter!!
love you and I’m proud to be your daughter!!
Event Participants:
Monday, May 4th – Coffee Books 7 Art
Monday, May 4th- Pieces of Whimsy
Monday, May 4th – 21st Century Once Upon a Times
Thursday, May 7th- In Between the Pages
Thursday, May 7th- Beauty and the Armageddon
Thursday, May 7th- Deal Sharing Aunt
Thursday, May 7th- A Book and a Latte
Friday, May 8th- The Phantom Paragrapher
Friday, May 8th- Curling Up With a Good Book
Friday, May 8th- Stacy S. Jensen
Saturday, May 9th- Ishiee’s Book Blog
Saturday, May 9th- Maureen’s Books
Saturday, May 9th- Bookworm for Kids
Sunday, May 10th- LuLo Fangirl
Sunday, May 10th- Refreshingly Riki
Sunday, May 10th- Bumbles & Fairytales
Sunday, May 10th- Books Are Love
Giveaway:
a Rafflecopter giveaway This event was organized by Jen Halligan PR.
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Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always! Facebook | Instagram
Mothers are always strong. Always there for us through thick and thin and I love my Mom so much and it's a delight when everybody spreads their love for their mothers for everyone to see. We must always be proud of them! Say hi to your Mom for me and wish her a very happy mother's day! 🙂
It definitely is a delight to hear and read about all that love for mothers everywhere. Thank you for stopping by. And a very happy mother's day to you and your mom too 😉