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There's A House Inside My Mummy

By Giles Andreae
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There's A House Inside My Mummy by Giles Andreae is a delightful children's book that gently explores the concept of pregnancy from a young child's perspective. With warm and engaging rhyme, it tells the story of a curious boy as he eagerly anticipates the arrival of his new sibling, capturing the excitement and mystery of his mummy's growing tummy. The book is a charming introduction to the changes a family experiences when expecting a new baby.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a delightful and heartwarming story that explains the concept of pregnancy to young children in a gentle and playful manner. With its rhyming text and charming illustrations, it's perfect for helping little ones understand the excitement and anticipation of welcoming a new sibling into the family.

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A funny and tender picture book about waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive. Written by Giles Andreae, author of family favourite Giraffes Can't Dance.

A funny and tender story about a little boy's wait for his new brother or sister.

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There's a house inside my Mummy

Where my little brother grows,

or maybe it's my little sister

No-one really knows.

A gentle and tender story of a little boy waiting for his little brother or sister to arrive. Told with humour and a simple rhyming text, this is the perfect picture book for all expectant brothers and sisters!

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There's A House Inside My Mummy by Giles Andreae receives praise for its gentle storytelling and rhyming text from the perspective of a young boy. It is appreciated for its humour, simplicity, and the ability to explain complex ideas in a straightforward manner for young children, making it a frequently recommended choice for families expecting another child.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841210681

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 March 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Vanessa Cabban
  • Illustrated by Vanessa Cabban

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Giles Andreae

About the Author

Giles Andreae is the creator of Purple Ronnie, Britain's favourite stickman, and author of some of Orchard's best selling picture books. This is the second time Giles has teamed up with Vanessa, after the success of Love is a Handful of Honey. Vanessa Cabban studied at the Royal College of Art. She has illustrated several children's books.

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