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Mums Are Magnificent

By Simon Philip
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Mums Are Magnificent by Simon Philip is a delightful children’s book that explores the wonderful qualities that make mums special and extraordinary from a child's perspective. With charming illustrations, it celebrates the many hats mums wear, from nurturing to adventurous roles, highlighting their love and versatility. The story captures the heartwarming bond between children and their mums, making it a perfect read for young ones.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate heartwarming stories celebrating the special relationship between mothers and children. With its charming illustrations and engaging storytelling, it perfect for bedtime reading and nurturing a child's understanding of love and appreciation in family bonds.

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Mums are SPECIAL. Mums are UNIQUE. They can play let's pretend . . . . . . and be your best friend. They can be pilots of planes Or drivers of trains. All mums are DIFFERENT, MAGIC . . . and MAGNIFICENT! A celebration of mums everywhere and their talents, tenacity and tenderness.

Mums are SPECIAL. Mums are UNIQUE. They can play let's pretend . . . . . . and be your best friend. They can be pilots of planes Or drivers of trains. All mums are DIFFERENT, MAGIC . . . and MAGNIFICENT! A celebration of mums everywhere and their talents, tenacity and tenderness.

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Mums Are Magnificent celebrates mums everywhere and their talents, tenacity, and tenderness. Written by Simon Philip with joyful and traditional illustrations by Dawn Lo, this book highlights how mums are special and unique.

Mums can play 'let's pretend' and be your best friend. They can be pilots of planes or drivers of trains. All mums are different, magic... and magnificent!

This charming book champions the diverse nature of mums, celebrating all types of mums everywhere. It's the perfect present to mark the arrival of a new baby or to give to that very special mum on Mother's Day.

In the spirit of other beloved books such as I Love My Mummy by Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd, With My Mummy by James Brown and Cally Johnson-Isaacs, and My Mum by Anthony Browne, Mums Are Magnificent offers a tender exploration of the love between mother and child.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801044103

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dawn Lo

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Simon Philip

About the Author

Simon lives on the south coast of England, although he occasionally leaves to buy milk. After gaining a 1st class degree in History at Exeter University, he became a barman, grew tired of the owner calling him Andy, left in order to fail a Primary PGCE, then finally stumbled upon writing (sometimes award-winning) books.

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