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Things To Do Now That You're A Mum

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Motherhood is messy and beautiful, and comforting and humbling. Congratulations, you are stepping out into a wonderful adventure called motherhood. It is an experience of a lifetime. Motherhood will open doors to a myriad of new and unfamiliar experiences and activities, as well as offering you... Read More
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Filled with fun, inspirational and inventive things to do as you embark on the role of a lifetime, now that you're a Mum.

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Motherhood is messy and beautiful, and comforting and humbling.

Congratulations, you are stepping out into a wonderful adventure called motherhood. It is an experience of a lifetime. Motherhood will open doors to a myriad of new and unfamiliar experiences and activities, as well as offering you the opportunity to reacquaint yourself with your own childhood and your relationship with your mother. It is a ride full of excitement and joy, but like any road travelled, things can get a bit bumpy, and from time to time there will be obstacles to negotiate.

This little book is packed with fun, creative and practical Things to Do Now That You're a Mum. Whether you're a first-time mum or you're trying to find new ways to create life-changing experiences with your children, this is the book for you.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780600639282

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hamlyn

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Robyn Neild

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 149g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Hamlyn (Author)

Hamlyn has a rich history of publishing smart, popular books for everyday living. With food, drink, home, garden, health and parenting at its core, Hamlyn continues to be a dependable and trusted voice for readers and families of all shapes and sizes.

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