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Mum and Dad Glue

By Kes Gray
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Mum and Dad Glue by Kes Gray is a heartfelt children's story about a young boy grappling with his parents' separation. He embarks on a quest to find the perfect "glue" to mend his family and restore happiness to his life. Through engaging illustrations and simple yet powerful language, the book addresses emotional issues with sensitivity and warmth.
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You might enjoy this charming and heartfelt story if you appreciate children's books that address real emotions with sensitivity and warmth. The narrative beautifully explores themes of family and resilience, making it relatable for both children and parents navigating changes at home.

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Mum and Dad Glue

A little boy tries to find a pot of parent glue to stick his mum and dad back together. His parents have come undone and he wants to mend their marriage, stick their smiles back on and make them better.

This rhyming story is brilliantly told with a powerful message that even though his parents may be broken, their love for him is not.

An incredibly powerful book about a boy coming to terms with his parents' divorce by Kes Gray and Lee Wildish.

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A little boy tries to find a pot of parent glue to stick his mum and dad back together. His parents have come undone, and he wants to mend their marriage, stick their smiles back on, and make them better.

This rhyming story is brilliantly told with a powerful message that even though his parents may be broken, their love for him is not.

Mum and Dad Glue is a heartfelt tale that explores themes of family, love, and resilience with simplicity and charm.

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Mum and Dad Glue by Kes Gray tackles the challenging subject of parental divorce with sensitivity and ease. The book's emotional depth invites readers to sympathise with the boy's journey, enhanced by Lee Wildish's engaging illustrations. His art style, reminiscent yet distinct from Quentin Blake, complements the tender and empathetic narrative, making the book both visually and emotionally captivating for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340957110

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: 4-colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lee Wildish

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 234.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 177g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kes Gray

About the Author

Kes lives in Witham, Essex, with his wife, young family and assortment of animals. He is a born storyteller. Voted by the Independent as one of the TOP TEN children's authors only a year after publishing his first book.

Lee Wildish has worked on many board and novelty books, but this is his first picture book. He is a real talent heading for great success.

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