Mars Needs Moms! by Berkeley Breathed Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Mars Needs Moms!
Book Review: Fabulous!
Summary: 5 Stars
My son loves this book. We read it quite often. The author is talented and the pictures are great. One of my favorites also.Book Review: For every mom in your life!
Summary: 5 Stars
I stopped reading the comics when Berkeley Breathed hung up the weekly gig, and I've always been a big fan of his children's books as well. I saw an advance copy of Mars Needs Moms on a friend's desk. She had it because he was going to be an interview on her radio show. I thumbed through it and I was just captivated. Berkeley is the illustrator on this book and they are wonderful. The book is full of heart and comes with a great tear-jerker moment, but it captures perfectly the love of mothers for their children (especially their sons). I work with an office full of young mothers that support my efforts and I bought 6 copies for them for Mother's Day. Then I bought another in a store and I sold the clerk on buying one for his mom for the holiday too. Just a great children's book. Keep them coming Mr. Breathed!Book Review: Give to all
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent story to be given to all moms of any age. Mothers' Day 2007 I gave several copies to moms I know, including my own, and every one cried over the beautiful sentiment contained in this story.Book Review: Good for kids; sweet for everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
You'll LOVE this book. There's clever, entertaining writing and INCREDIBLE illustrations. It's a warm tribute to mothers everywhere. A perfect book for Mother's Day and beyond !Book Review: Great art, clever story, and a tribute to selfless moms...
Summary: 5 Stars
"Mothers. Milo often wondered what was so special about them."
Thus begins Mars Needs Moms!, by Berkeley Breathed. Milo has to do chores, and go to bed, and... who needs moms, anyway?
But Milo's town is visited by Martian raiders: "They don't have mothers on Mars, you know. Martians grow motherless from the ground like potatoes."
Milo's mom is netted and kidnapped, and Milo sneaks aboard. Why do they need his mom?
He finds out. And he finds out even more when his mom says to him, "I'll love you to the ends of the universe."
I heard an NPR broadcast that I thought said this book was going to be controversial because of how it ends. Maybe some people missed the last page, or read something else into it. I thought it was the perfect ending for a great children's story.
Breathed's art style was "Bloom County/Opus" style throughout, with a nifty "3-D" technique that gives the illustrations a depth. And the detail is intriguing... don't forget to catch the name of the map as the Martians beehive it for home.
And if you are without a young one to read to... send a copy to your mom!