April 24, 2009

Momma Loves Her Little Son

Written by Lauren

A little over seven years ago, I became a mom. As those of you who are mothers know, there is no way to prepare yourself emotionally for motherhood. Although I knew I would love my child, I was blown away by how much my heart expanded on the day my son was born. And I don't know how it's possible, but I love him even more now. I am sure all of you moms understand these feelings. I think there is a special bond between a mother and her son (and also a special, but different bond between a mom and a daughter), and I count motherhood as one of the greatest of life's blessings.

Momma Loves Her Little Son, by John Carter Cash, is a beautiful portrayal of the love a mother has for her little boy. The book reads almost like a song, which is fitting since John Carter Cash is the son of Johnny and June Carter Cash. The illustrations, by Marc Burckhardt, are warm and vibrant, and they truly make the text come to life. Mr. Cash includes a note to the reader explaining that this book stems from his relationship with his own mother; and, in fact, she often said to him, "Momma loves her little son." This book is perfect for the upcoming Mother's Day holiday, but it is a fitting way to celebrate the special relationship between a mother and son at any time of the year.

I live near Nashville, which is known as Music City because of its ties to the country music industry. Because of this, I was immediately interested when I heard about this book and its connection to the Cash family. It is, however, not just another celebrity's attempt at a children's book. It is one of those stories that will bring a tear to your eye and hold a permanent place on your shelf.

As part of our Mother's Day Giveaway, we have a copy for one of you (a copy will also be included in our grand prize). If you are a mom with a son you hold dear, be sure to keep reading to see how you can enter. Momma Loves Her Little Son is a beautiful book, and I highly recommend it!

Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.

To enter the 2009 Mothers Day Giveaway of Momma Loves Her Little Son, leave a comment below.

All Mother's Day Giveaways are open to U.S. shipping addresses only.
The giveaway will close on April 30, and the winner will be announced on May 1.
For information on how to enter the grand prize to win a copy of each book in the Mother's Day Giveaway worth over $225, see the instructions on the main post.
Check out the list of all Mother's Day giveaways. Enter to win each book by leaving a comment on that specific post.

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Comments on Momma Loves Her Little Son

April 24, 2009

cris @ 10:44 am

I love that this comes from the carter/cash family. Thanks for the giveaway!

Michael Capp @ 1:03 pm

I'd love to win!

Anne @ 1:04 pm

I'd love to win too!

Carey @ 2:09 pm

Perfect for a mom of boys.

shannon Baas @ 2:43 pm

Neat book.

corrie clemens @ 3:42 pm

i want to win.

Michele @ 4:13 pm

This looks like a great book!

jill e @ 4:47 pm

What a great book. Didnt know john carter cash wrote childrens books but obviously its in honor of his mother June.

Alicia @ Experiencing Each Moment @ 4:54 pm

Looks good

susan varney @ 5:14 pm

i had a nice day in the sun mverno@roadrunner.com

Aubrey Brantner @ 6:25 pm

This would be great to win!

Just Mom @ 6:38 pm

Please enter me in the contest and thanks for hosting!

Denise @ 6:46 pm

I'd love to win this book!

christopher h @ 7:14 pm

would love to win this

Christina @ 7:45 pm

What a wonderful book! I have always admired June Carter Cash and I'm certain this book is a tribute to her!

ky2here @ 8:36 pm

I'd love to have this book.

Renee C @ 8:44 pm

My son is 4 and we love to read together. Would be so excited to win!

Sheila H @ 10:06 pm

I would love to win!

Meredith Rogen @ 11:25 pm

This looks like a very touching book.

Beth Davis @ 11:35 pm

how beautiful! Yes, my heart expands everyday for my son. I know that moms and daughters share a special place, but there is something to be said for that opposite sex relationship between mother/son AND also father/daughter.

April 25, 2009

Leann S @ 12:08 am

I would love this to read with my boys.

KarenPr @ 8:42 am

Great reading, would love to win it. Thanks.

mindy @ 8:56 am

nice book thanks for the giveaway

dorothy l @ 11:28 am

i would love to win the book

jan koontz @ 11:57 am

i would love to have this book

Sherri B. @ 12:15 pm

This book sounds great! Thanks for the chance to win!

sherri419 at gmail dot com

Melissa Barnes @ 3:09 pm

A new book is always well read at my house! Thanks for the chance to win

Jessica @ 7:06 pm

I have 4 lil boys I would love to win this!

Sue W. @ 7:12 pm

This would be a lovely book for my great grandson. He loves to read and have someone (his Mum)read to him. So I would really enjoy winning it for them.

Katie @ 10:13 pm

I always love to give books as gifts… this sounds like it would make a wonderful book to give to a new mother on her first Mother's Day!

Janea C. @ 10:25 pm

I would love to read this to my son.

April 26, 2009

Karly @ 12:13 am

My son is the apple of my eye! I'd love to read this story to him!

valerie Mitchell @ 1:04 am

this sounds great!

Krista @ 1:04 am

I would love to read this with my son!

Tari L @ 7:03 am

This is the first I have heard of this book. As the mom of two boys, I am very interested in it.

Rudella Custer @ 7:55 am

I would love to read this book to my son!

Mariah @ 9:52 am

These sound like sweet books!

Mariah
penguinqueen(at)hotmail(dot)com

Jennifer Hedden @ 11:20 am

enter me

Kristen Hamilton @ 11:42 am

THIS Momma Loves HER Little Son, too! AND wants to win and read this beautiful book to him!!

Jennifer Elliott @ 5:02 pm

Thanks for the chance! My nephew would love this book!

Mj @ 5:49 pm

I teach kindergarten AND I have 2 sons. I'd love this.

mj.coward[at]gmail.com

Pamela S @ 9:00 pm

Oh, I'd love to share this book with my son!!! It sounds great!!

Danielle @ 9:01 pm

I have 3 sons, so I would love this book.

gahome2mom @ 10:22 pm

This sounds like a sweet book. Thanks.

April 27, 2009

beth shepherd @ 2:05 pm

Thank you for a great giveaway! I would love to win. Thank you
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

Jessica @ 3:36 pm

This book sounds liek a beautiful read. I would love to read it to my big and little son. Thanks for the chance to win this book.

Rose Alexis @ 4:55 pm

I'd love to read this to my son before bed each night!

Christine @ 5:15 pm

I would love to read this to my son! Thanks for the chance!

Wehaf @ 5:28 pm

What a marvelous book!

Stephanie Bruce @ 6:01 pm

we would love this for our mom, she grew up listening to the cash family

Patty @ 9:56 pm

Cute read for my two boys. THANKS

Nadia @ 11:30 pm

I'd love to win this! Thanks for the chance!

April 28, 2009

Kristinia aka Loving Heart Mommy @ 2:46 am

Aww this would be awesome for my son Gabriel, he's 2 and loves Mommy reading to him!

LivingforGod @ 4:58 am

Please count me in. I'd love to read this to my sons.

Bob @ 9:00 am

I would love for my grandkids

Kathy D @ 9:01 am

Thank you for the review I wish more blogs had kids books….. I could never read all the adult books that look good But my kids could read 10 books a day LOL

Marie @ 1:35 pm

I would love to share this with my son.

Penney Douglas @ 2:05 pm

I have 4 sons. I would love this. Oldest son is 18, but he's still my little boy!

Andria @ 4:11 pm

I would love a chance to win. Thank you.

israel y @ 8:29 pm

wow! johnny cash the childrens book author!

Gabriel J. @ 8:41 pm

Great book, great contest, make me a winner!

Jacqueline O. @ 9:21 pm

Sounds like a great book!!! Hope I win one.

April 29, 2009

Serena @ 12:37 am

Aw, this sounds really sweet!

Krystal @ 12:52 am

What a cute book…I hope I win!

Jammie @ 3:54 am

I do not have a son I have a daughter but i love johnny cash and the movie walk the line great giveaway

Erma H @ 7:35 am

I would love the chance to win, thanks.

Donna C. @ 8:43 am

Thanks for the giveaway.
Looks like a great book.

Marion B @ 11:03 am

This sounds like a good book to read to my son!

veronica sandberg @ 11:36 am

want to win this

kim v @ 12:39 pm

Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

Donna M. Clark @ 12:47 pm

I would love to read this book to my son. Thank you for having this giveaway.

Belinda Shaw @ 1:13 pm

This would be a special book for my son.

Amy Bradshaw @ 1:47 pm

Would love to win a copy to read my son, great contest!

Amy
MovieMomma@gmail.com

Mya Brooks @ 2:55 pm

My step sons would really enjoy this!!!

philip halter @ 4:16 pm

PICK ME

KellyB @ 6:26 pm

My son just turned one and I do love him, my little son!

Raquel Rasmussen @ 7:09 pm

Sounds like a cute book, would love to win it.

Ed Nemmers @ 7:16 pm

Happy Spring!

Rebecca @ 9:45 pm

I am all about books and would love to have this to read to my son. I do love my little son!

Rebecca @ 9:46 pm

i subscribe!

Renee G @ 9:49 pm

This sounds like a really cute book.

April 30, 2009

Gianna @ 12:13 am

My son and I would love this.. please enter me

Denise @ 12:22 am

I'd love to win this for my daughter.

Heather Goldsmith @ 12:51 am

I love books! Please enter me

Adrian Lamont @ 1:12 am

Sounds like a great read, please count me in.

Deb K @ 2:28 am

Would love to win this book!

Veronica Garrett @ 7:52 am

It sounds great. I would love to win this book.

Traci C @ 8:38 am

Count me in please

Ashley @ 9:28 am

I would like the chance to win this. Thanks.
ashleyhurtt@sbcglobal.net

Julie Smith @ 9:28 am

Having three girls 5 years apart and then a son seven years younger than his next-oldest sibling, I can definitely relate to this book. I love love love ALL of my children, but there is something definitely unique about the bond I have with my son. Maybe it's because he's the 'baby', maybe because he was a 'surprise', maybe because he has had so many obstacles to overcome (early lead poisoning led to a diagnosis of PDD/ODD/ADHD), but he is truly my sunshine. Even if I don't win, this book is going on my 'must-buy' list.

Amy @ 9:57 am

I am a preschool teacher so I have to spend a lot of money collecting childrens books. I am especially interested in unusual books- like if they are connected to celebrities or local in some way (I'm from Tennessee too) so this book is everything I like.