Eliza has to go to school for the first time ever. But she doesn t want to leave Mommy. Mommy understands. She places a kiss on her fingertips and gently slides it into Eliza s pocket. But Eliza s pocket still feels empty inside. Then, at school, she sees things that remind her of her mother. She gets an idea and makes a mommy doll as a surprise for Mommy Child-friendly illustrations using acrylic paint by Nancy Speir add charm and appeal as Mommy shows Eliza a surprise, too."