What That, Mama?

A Read-Aloud Board Book About Toddler Curiosity and Everyday Discovery

Illustrated by Carole Chevalier
Published by Tiny Torch Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About the Book

Join Benny, his mama, and their dog Bubba on a neighborhood walk as his constant “What that?” curiosity turns everyday moments into a playful, read-aloud experience full of discovery and connection.

Every parent knows the steady stream of questions that comes from a curious toddler. Benny’s mama does too. After finishing her work, she takes Benny on a neighborhood walk, where they slow down together and notice colors, shapes, sounds, and interesting things all around them.

What That, Mama? captures the wonder, repetition, patience, and sweetness of the toddler years in a gentle board book made for everyday reading. With a loving mother-child relationship at its center, this story invites families to connect through curiosity and shared attention.

Perfect for babies, toddlers, working parents, and caregivers, this read-aloud board book celebrates the small moments that help young children learn about the world—and feel loved while they do.

Here’s what makes What That, Mama? a tender toddler favorite:

• Celebrates toddler curiosity: A relatable story for children who are always asking, pointing, noticing, and wondering.

• Supports early learning: Encourages observation, vocabulary, colors, shapes, and everyday discovery.

• Parent-child bonding at the center: A loving neighborhood walk becomes meaningful quality time between mama and child.

• A gentle read-aloud board book: Rhythmic, warm, and designed for babies, toddlers, caregivers, classrooms, and libraries.

What That, Mama? is a toddler board book, read-aloud story, and parent-child bonding book for families who want to celebrate curiosity, patience, connection, and everyday discovery.

About the Author

Molly Schaffer is a licensed therapist specializing in infant and toddler mental health, as well as a writer, actor, and mother. She has led numerous parenting and parent-and-me classes and previously served as Director of the Infant and Toddler Program at a preschool in Santa Monica, California. Molly lives in Santa Monica, California with her family, including several dogs and one surly cat.

About the Illustrator

Carole Chevalier is a French graphic designer and published illustrator with a fun and colorful style bursting with joy. Illustrating children’s books and bringing to life imaginative products for kids is her happy place. She also loves creating beautiful lettering, unique book covers and bold branding. After living for more than 5 years in North Wales, where she started her career, she now lives in Brittany, France, with her husband.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Tiny Torch Books (June 29, 2027)
  • Length: 24 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781685559748
  • Grades: P - P

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