Title: Mom Says I Can
Author: Judy Cooley
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Release Date: April 2, 2008
ISBN: 978-1590388723
Size: 10×9, 32 pages
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Here’s the story of little Max and his search for the “World’s Greatest Treasure.” He begins as a pirate with a treasure map. On another page he’s a spaceman. Along his journey, whether he’s a cowboy or the king of the jungle or a knight in shining armor, Max hears encouraging words like: “Mom says I’m so amazing.” “Mom says I’m brave.” “Mom says I’m her hero.” At the end of the day, Mom gives Max a big hug. “Mom says she loves me.” That’s when he discovers that the “World’s Greatest Treasure” has been next to him all the time.
This book is not eligible for a Whitney Award.