Tell Me A Story Mama Author:Angela Johnson In this touching picture book, a mother and preschool-aged daughter talk together as the child is preparing for bed......... Mama's childhood memories, as related by her daughter, are warm slices of life from a previous generation..... Soman's (David Soman illustrater) vivid, lively watercolors capture the essence of the mood and message as they... more » deftly portray.. two generations of a black family. Both language and are full of subtle wit and rich emotion, resulting in a beautifully realized evocation of treasured childhood and family moments.« less