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There Are Mums Way Worse Than You

Irrefutable Proof That You Are Indeed a Fantastic Parent
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In There Are Mums Way Worse Than You by Glenn Boozan, the author humorously reassures mums that they are doing just fine despite the occasional self-doubt. Through witty and comedic comparisons, the book highlights how animals can exhibit rather questionable parenting practices, offering a light-hearted perspective that mums everywhere are doing better than they might think.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy light-hearted humour combined with a reassuring message. You'll find comfort and laughter in its whimsical illustrations and clever verses, which remind mums that despite their worries, there are always animals who are far more careless in parenting!

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A rhyming illustrated humor book for moms who feel they're not doing a good job (and that's all moms, right?). Packed with scientifically true examples of terrible parents in the animal kingdom, to remind and reassure any mother that there are way worse moms out there.

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There Are Mums Way Worse Than You is a rhyming illustrated humour book for mums who feel they're not doing a good job (and that's all mums, right?). Packed with scientifically true examples of terrible parents in the animal kingdom, this book reminds and reassures any mother that there are way worse mums out there.

A mum giraffe is pretty nice until the foetus drops. She’ll birth a newborn baby calf, then kick him ’til he walks. Whenever you feel guilty that you haven’t cleaned the house – Sexton beetles raise their kids in a decomposing mouse.

A koala mum will feed her kids her own poop. Yes, poop. Panda mums will abandon one twin because raising two is, well, just too much. And every now and then a cuddly little hamster mum will – yup – eat her newborn pups.

These and other true facts from the animal kingdom offer a hilarious reality check on what constitutes 'good parenting'. So, human mother, time to stop worrying about the job you're doing – because you’re a great mum.

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Reviews of There Are Mums Way Worse Than You by Glenn Boozan praise it as a humorous and clever book that offers solace and laughter to mothers facing societal pressures to be perfect. It's described as a hilarious gift for mediocre mums, filled with funny facts that make readers feel better about parenting. The book's witty, song-like style makes it a delightful read and a highly recommended gift for new mums.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781523523917

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Workman Adult

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Priscilla Witte
  • Illustrated by Priscilla Witte

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 62

About the Author

Glenn BoozanΒ isΒ an Emmy- and WGA-nominated comedy writer whose credits includeΒ Conan, Comedy Central'sΒ Lights Out with David Spade, Sarah Silverman'sΒ I Love You, AmericaΒ on Hulu,Β and TruTV'sΒ Adam Ruins Everything. She lives in Los Angeles, a 30-minute drive from her mother, which apparently is still too far.

IllustratorΒ Priscilla WitteΒ has worked for clients including Budlight, Google, Amazon, Redbull, Uber, Warner Music, Puma, and Barbie. She lives in California.

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