I Love My Mummy

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I love my mummy very much,

She's great to cuddle, soft to touch!

Told with humour and charm, this is a book to be loved and shared time and again. From the bestselling and award-winning writer Giles Andreae and acclaimed illustrator Emma Dodd.

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Tells of the tender relationship between mother and child through witty and touching rhyming text. - Nursery World

Sure to melt the heart of any mummy and some children too! - Book Fest Guide

Wonderful rhyming story about mothering and love that's perfect to share with babies and younger toddlers. - The Bookbag

I Love My Mummy was a particular favourite in our home. The beautiful bright illustrations and fun rhymes were a huge hit with my boys, and the celebratory topic of the bond between mum and baby really struck a chord. - Kirsty Gallacher, The Sun

A beautiful and touching rhyming text, told with wit and charm. - Lytham St Annes Express

Andreae amd Dodd team up to create a winning read-aloud for the very young. - Kirkus

Sweet and heartwarming ditty, told in witty rhyme by wordsmith Giles Andreae, has cosy, bright illustrations, and is filled with feel-good charm. - Junior

A celebration of the seemingly ordinary, this is a toddler's-eye view of the important qualities in a good mother - cuddling, drying tears, feeding, toileting, bathing, kissing and reading stories to the aforementioned toddler. What more could you ask - Cork Evening Echo

Author Bio

Giles Andreae is the award-winning and bestselling author of Rumble in the Jungle, Giraffes Can't Dance and The Lion Who Wanted to Love. Giles is also the creator and voice behind Purple Ronnie. He lives in London.

Emma was brought up in Guildford, Surrey, in a family of artists. As a child she loved the work of Peter Firmin, John Burningham and Gerald Rose and from as far back as she can remember she wanted to be an illustrator. Emma studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art and has worked in advertising, editorial and book illustration. She has illustrated best selling series for Ladybird Books and created the illustrations for the successful Amazing Baby series from Templar Publishing. Emma was shortlisted for the Early Years book awards in 2006 and 2009. Emma lives in Surrey with her husband and two children and their Jack Russel Terrier, Bart, who keeps her fit and provides inspiration. The family like to spend any spare time in North Cornwall, surfing and walking in all weathers.

Recent books include:

I Don't Want a Posh Dog / I Don't Want a Cool Cat Orchard Books

Miaow Said the Cow Templar Publishing (shortlisted for the Booktrust Early Years Awards 2009)

What Pet to Get Templar Publishing (shortlisted for the Booktrust Early Years Awards 2006)