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Things To Do Now That You're A Mum
Series: Things To Do Now That You're
Brief Description
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...
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Description
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)
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