On Mama’s Back

See the world from up high, feel the wind in your hair, we are connected to others, from here & everywhere! A children’s picture book about viewing the amazing world from behind a child’s eyes.

What is the best way to teach children new things? Make it fun, make it colorful, and take them on a journey! This book can help teachers and families have conversations about cultural diversity with an engaging story that includes extended learning opportunities.

This timeless story provides the reader an opportunity to step into two worlds connected with something incredible in common. They spend the day seeking new adventures from up high on their mother’s backs. It explores the dynamic interplay between child and caretaker as they teach their little one in tow. Whether dancing in leaves or watching your favorite meal being made, it’s all much more fun, on mama’s back!

Discover new ways to introduce age old concepts such as culture, differences, and relativity. As an early childhood educator and mother herself, author Annette McKinney understood the assignment. Not only is it colorful and relatable for many families, but this book can also be utilized as a foundation for numerous topics in the classroom or home alike. Colors, numbers, geography and culture. Compare & contrast the same story being told from two families on complete opposite sides of the world! There are several extension activities woven into the book to extend learning beyond the pages.