My Must-Have Mum by Maudie Smith
When Jakes mum upcycles every last thing in the apartment, Jake begins to worry that the only thing left to change is . . . him! A heartwarming story about the unbreakable bond between a mother and her son, and a little boy who learns that he is perfect just the way he is.
“My Must-Have Mum is an exciting, joyful uplifting book about the super special relationship between mother and sonTold from son Jake’s point of view, I love how much he adores his mum and her quirky habit of collecting and upcycling so many wonderful treasures. Utterly gorgeous!”
“There is so much to enjoy in this charming, inclusive picture book, which beautifully celebrates diversity, acceptance and unconditional love. The bond between Jake and his mother, who happens to be a wheelchair user, is utterly heart-warming. Dynamic illustrations combine energetic drawings with vibrant pops of colour to produce images which are full of exciting details to explore.”
"This is a totally LOVELY book and deserves lots of attention - great for opening good conversations about disability, although the ABILITIES of the Mum in this story are what count most."
“A truly lovely book, every page feels like a warm hug.”
-My Book Corner
* My Book Corner *“There is so much to enjoy in this charming, inclusive picture book, which beautifully celebrates diversity, acceptance and unconditional love. The bond between Jake and his mother, who happens to be a wheelchair user, is utterly heart-warming. Dynamic illustrations combine energetic drawings with vibrant pops of colour to produce images which are full of exciting details to explore.”
-Book Trust
* Book Trust *"A heart-warming story that embraces diversity, environmental issues and unconditional love. Mum’s comforting words as Jake worries about her wanting to change him are so supportive and heartfelt - they are words that will reassure every child.” -Story Snug
* Story Snug *"This is a totally LOVELY book and deserves lots of attention - great for opening good conversations about disability, although the ABILITIES of the Mum in this story are what count most."
-Nicola Davies, children's author
-- Nicola Davies“A truly lovely book, every page feels like a warm hug.”
-Michelle Robinson, children’s author
-- Michelle Robinson
Maudie Smith writes humorous and touching stories for children aged 2 to 12 including popular title, My Must-Have Mum. She has an MA in Writing for Young People and lives in a village near Bath. Jen Khatun is a children's book illustrator cosily living by the coast of East Sussex in the UK. Her work resonates the hidden magic in everyday life and the close bonds between people, nature, and memories.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781913747688 |
| ISBN 10 | 1913747689 |
| Title | My Must-Have Mum |
| Author | Maudie Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Lantana Publishing |
| Year published | 2022-03-03 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of A Sunday Times Book of the Week 2022. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |