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My Mum

By Anthony Browne
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My Mum by Anthony Browne is a delightful tribute to mothers, celebrating their superhuman abilities and everyday wonderfulness through imaginative illustrations. The book highlights the special bond between a child and their mum, capturing her multifaceted nature with warmth and humour. It's a charming read that showcases a mother as a nurturing, protective, and inspiring figure.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate a touching, imaginative tribute to mothers everywhere. With its whimsical illustrations and heartfelt narrative, it celebrates the unique and wonderful qualities that make mums so special. Perfect for reading together, it provides both children and adults with a joyful exploration of maternal love.

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My Mum

She's nice, my mum . . . My mum's a fantastic cook, and a brilliant juggler. She's a great painter, and the strongest woman in the world! She's really nice, my mum. A warm, funny tribute to Mum (and to mums everywhere) by the brilliant author/illustrator Anthony Browne.

The perfect book for all mums! A brilliant follow-up to the bestselling MY DAD.

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The perfect book for all mums! A brilliant follow-up to the bestselling My Dad.

She's nice, my mum . . .

My mum's a fantastic cook, and a brilliant juggler. She's a great painter, and the strongest woman in the world! She's really nice, my mum.

A warm, funny tribute to Mum (and to mums everywhere) by the brilliant author/illustrator Anthony Browne.

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Anthony Browne's My Mum receives praise for its captivating illustrations that blend the ordinary with the surreal, inviting thorough exploration on each page. The book is celebrated for its wit, charm, and ability to engage both children and adults, with original and humorous depictions that resonate with readers. It stands as a joyful tribute to mothers, offering a delightful reading experience through its whimsy and clever imagery.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552560207

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Picture Corgi

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 233.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 206g

Pages: 32

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Anthony Browne Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books

About the Author

Anthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad, Voices in the Park (winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal). In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of picture books. Anthony was also the first British winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, one of the highest international honours for illustration. His work has been widely exhibited and his books are published all over the world.

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