Stay Close to Mama

A gentle read-aloud about a curious little giraffe taking its first steps into a big new world. Perfect for Mother's Day or any time of the year!

In the wide, shining world there is so much to see, and Twiga is oh-so-curious about each irresistible sweet smell and sparkling sight. But Twiga's tall, tall Mama wants her baby to stay close and stay safe. With a lyrical text and adorable illustrations, this story of a mother's love will soothe and delight readers of all ages.

Toni Buzzeo (www.tonibuzzeo.com) is a children's book author and reviewer and retired school library media specialist. She speaks at national, state, and regional library and reading conferences and does author visits at schools across the country.Among her many books are My Bibi Always Remembers and Just Like My Papa, companions to this book, and the Caldecott Honor-winning and New York Times best-selling One Cool Friend, ilustrated by David Small. She lives in Massachusetts.


Mike Wohnoutka (www.mikewohnoutka.com) grew up in Spicer, Minnesota. His dad, an engineer, would bring home reams of paper with highway plans on one side. Mike filled the blank side of the sheets with drawings of race cars, snowmobiles, baseball players, super heroes, everything he was interested in. In high school his art teacher encouraged him to pursue art as a career. He graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A. in illustration. Mike has published books with Random House, Dutton, Clarion, and Holiday House. He enjoys visiting schools and talking to students about illustrating children's books. He currently resides in Minneapolis with his wife and two children.