Lynn Rubright's Blog

The descriptive language and colorful characters made “Mama’s Window”
an excellent read-a-loud choice for my fourth grade class. The students
were begging to hear more about Sugar and the swamp and when it was
finished, they were requesting the sequel. The story provided
springboards of discussion on a wide range of topics from the medicinal
uses of leeches to the importance of creating memorials; from the
scientific study of Cypress trees to debates on how to face your fears.

Jean Turney, 4th grade teacher, St. John the Baptist School, St. Louis, MO

I plan to use Mama’s Window with children who grow up with grandparents, uncles and unrelated (distant) relatives, and children of divorce who must spend a designated period of time shifting from home to school and 2nd home leaving old friends and unable to make “new” friends. There are many instances of courage especially for young boys in MAMAs book. I love it.
Caroline Penberthy, MSW, St. Louis, MO

Comments on Mama’s Window by 4th graders at St. John the Baptist School. St. Louis, MO

Mrs. Rubright – In Mama’s Window I liked the part where Sugar hit the snag and the boat smashed into pieces and Sugar was trapped, because I like mysterious books and war books. Mama’s Window was mysterious and adventurous and it brought out nature. It kinda meant if you’re disabled you can still work. Andy!

Thank you Mrs. Rubright. I appreciate your coming. I love the book (mama’s Window) so much I decided to make my own book. It will be called Might Mom. I love to make stories. Sincerely, Ariel

I like how your story all fits together and I also like the ending. Sincerely, Shane