{ Thank you Mama by Linda Meeker - TLC Book Tour }

 

 

About THANK YOU, MAMA

Hardcover: 40 Pages

Publisher: Thomas Nelson (April 19, 2022)

TikTok and viral video star Grey (@greyandmama, 6M followers) 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 eating 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.

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

• follows a little boy as he explores different foods–from vegetables to sushi–and tries to pick his favorite
• 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 first children’s book from TikTok and Instagram stars Grey and Mama 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!

 

About Linda Meeker

Linda Meeker of @greyandmama stumbled upon social media popularity as she shared sweet videos of her son Grey learning to say “thank you.” Expressing gratitude was a value instilled in Linda as a child raised in a Vietnamese family, so she was delighted that the simple act of her toddler saying “thank you” received such a reaction on TikTok and Instagram. Linda, her husband, and Grey live in Seattle, Washington.

 

REVIEW: 

I'm not a TikTok user, not in the sense of having an account or posting anything on there.  I do have an account to be able to watch videos and especially the links sent to me by my family.

So, with that said, I wasn't aware of who the author of the book is, or follow her account at all.  I can't speak as to that, but I can speak as to the sweet little book that she authored, called Thank you Mama.

This sweet little story that encourages little ones to eat healthy.  It is based on the author's little one, called Grey, who always says "Thank you Mama" when offered healthy meals and treats to eat.  We live in a world of fast food and convenience eating.  What is fastest, easier to nuke in the microwave, or already made, is what most people reach for.

It is geared for 3 to 7 year olds.  Grey is offered a myriad of different healthy foods, and we get to watch as he tries them, figuring out what his favorite is.

Will it convince your little ones to try different foods?  Hopefully.  Maybe after reading through this adorable book, your little one will be a little more eager to try that piece of sushi or that broccoli he or she always deny.