This is one of the first children's picture books I ever bought. Carla Dijs captures a classic theme with large, bright illustrations in Are You My Mommy? (1990) "Baby Chick has just hatched and is looking for her mommy." The stage is set for Baby Chick to meet Mrs. Cat, Mrs. Rabbit, and others as it searches for Mrs. Hen. This is a short book and only the heads of motheranimals pop up. Each encounter appears in white space without context. But, somehow, this very basic book is a winner. Opening this book brings back pleasant memories which makes it one of my all-time favorites.
