Bebé Ama a Mamá / Baby Loves Mom

by Chela de la Vega, Teresa Martínez (Illustrator)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Una de las más hermosas expresiones de amor la constituye el cariño entre madres e hijos. En este libro, se resalta en forma bilingüe el amor del bebé recién nacido con mamá. Bellamente ilustrado, es un gran deleite para leer a los pequeños.

One of the most beautiful expressions of love is the affection between mothers and children. This bilingual book highlights the love a newborn has for their mother. Beautifully illustrated, it's a great delight to read to little ones.

Introducing Bebé Ama a Mamá / Baby Loves Mom, the first title in a brand-new series of bilingual Spanish/English board books made just for little ones and their families. 

Written and illustrated by a Hispanic author and illustrator team, this warm and colorful book features vibrant, culturally rich scenes across Latin America and the United States. Through simple text and beautiful art, the book celebrates the love between babies and their mothers, from playful moments to bath time to nighttime snuggles, while introducing babies and toddlers to both English and Spanish words. Ideal for ages 0–4, it supports early language development and emotional connection, all in a format made for little hands.

Whether you're raising a bilingual baby, introducing a second language, or simply sharing a sweet moment, Bebé Ama a Mamá / Baby Loves Mom brings joy, culture, and comfort to every read.

Praised by the School Library Journal as "a first purchase for most everyone," Bebé Ama a Mamá / Baby Loves Mom is a sweet and joyful tribute to the bond between mother and child in two languages. 

Other titles in the series:

Bebé Ama a Abuelita / Baby Loves Grandma

Bebé Ama a Papá / Baby Loves Dad

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781464220159
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	04/01/2025
Series:	Bebé Ama/Baby Loves , #1
Pages:	20
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 6.60(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 4 Years

About the Author

During her early childhood, Teresa lived in a small town north of Mexico, playing in the river, walking with the cows, and feeding the neighbor’s pigs. When her parents decided to move to the city (Monterrey) to give Teresa and her brothers a better education, she spent these later years missing that quiet life. Teresa was a very shy girl at school, and drawing helped her connect with other kids. There was no career for Illustration in Mexico in those days, so Teresa decided to study Graphic Design and spent many afternoons reading books on art in the university’s library. She also took many painting courses and even went to Italy for a short course at the Leonardo Da Vinci School (Florence). Eventually, she started working as a children’s book illustrator and been doing that ever since. Now Teresa lives in Puerto Vallarta, drawing for kids (as she did in her school). Every other day, she gets to see the cows outside her house. And that makes her happy

Chela de la Vega has written more than 30 audio books for children. Most of her life, she was a radio host for children's broadcasts in Guadalajara, Mexico, her hometown. She is also the founder of Trompo Mágico, an interactive museum for kids. Chela currently helps other people plan and run their cultural, recreational, and educational projects.

Editorial Reviews

"This beautiful bilingual Spanish/English title celebrates the love between babies and their mamas. Featuring a diverse group of Latinx mothers and their babies, this title fills an important gap in many collections." — School Library Journal

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