Big Momma Makes the World
By Phyllis Root
The Story
With a baby on her hip and laundry still waiting, a no-nonsense creator demands light and dark, earth and sky, and every living creature into being — then sits back satisfied with what she's made.
Why It's Special
For families who love a big personality running the show, Big Momma turns the creation of the world into one woman's brisk, joyful to-do list.
- Big idea: Making something great doesn't require fuss or ceremony — just clear demands, hard work, and knowing when to sit back and say it's good.
- Vibes: Down-home, rhythmic, bighearted, and unhurried despite the scale of the job.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love rhythmic, rolling language read aloud
- enjoy big, larger-than-life characters
- are curious about how the world came to be
- respond well to a story that builds piece by piece
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & sequence: What are some of the things Big Momma calls into being to make her world?
- Imagination: If you were making the world like Big Momma, what would you ask for first?
- Character & voice: What do you think Big Momma is like, even while she's busy with a baby and laundry?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever finished a big job and felt as pleased as Big Momma does at the end?
- Feelings & satisfaction: Why do you think Big Momma says 'that's real good' when she's done?
