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“Yellow highlighting lends Kapur’s digitally painted pencil drawings a sunny look that suits the child’s bright-eyed appreciations. Though a store-bought card with Mom’s ‘happy brown face smiling sweetly at me’ never materializes, a DIY alternative results in an affirming ending.”

– Publishers Weekly

“[A] well-told, thoughtfully constructed story with an important takeaway. Brimming with warmth, Kapur’s detailed illustrations combine with tender, alliterative text for a vital narrative about the need for representation for all mothers. . . . A gentle Mother’s Day tale with a message of inclusion.”

– Kirkus Reviews

A Card for My Mom

Written by Bashabi Fraser
Illustrated by Maanvi Kapur
Published by Lantana Publishing

It is Mother’s Day tomorrow, and the shops are sparkling with lights and gifts, with people, laughter, and excitement—looking for the perfect gift to bring a smile of joy to moms at home.

Among the candles and balloons, the orchids and chocolate hearts, one young girl searches for a card that features a mom who looks like hers. Her mom has gold bangles that jingle-jangle when she washes the curry pots. Her mom wears silk kameez when she buys papaya at the market. Her mom has dark eyes that flash when she dances the bhangra. What will the little girl do if she can’t find a card with a mom who looks like hers?

This is a lively, inclusive picture book about identity and belonging that joyfully celebrates moms and motherhood.

Primary ISBN: 9781836290056
Publication Date: March 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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