My mum's growing down
Dockrill, Laura2017
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Total copies: 1
Mum is a gamer, a party animal and a free spirit making life hard work for her nine year old son. These poems are a glimpse into their parent child relationship; their antics and adventures. The poems are bold, brave, funny and some - very moving. This collection shows just how funny, rude and naughty mums can be! She says 'I've worked so hard for years and I deserve a rest!'As she scribbles with crayons and pours custard down her dress,She's dangling from the banister with her head upside-down!Does your Mum do this?Help! My Mum's growing DOWN!Mum is a gamer, a party animal and a free spirit making life hard work for her nine year old son. These poems are a glimpse into their parent child relationship; their antics and adventures. The poems are bold, brave, funny and some - very moving. This collection shows just how funny, rude and naughty mums can be! It's Dahl meets Dr Seuss meets Colin McNaughton with a sprinkling of Absolutely Fabulous.
Main title:
My mum's growing down / Laura Dockrill ; illustrated by David Tazzyman.
Author:
Dockrill, Laura, authorTazzyman, David, illustrator
Work:
Imprint:
London : Faber & Faber, 2017.
Collation:
145 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9780571335060 (pbk)9780571335077 (ePub ebook)
Dewey class:
821.92C821DOC
Language:
English
Subject:
Children's poetry, EnglishNon-Fiction 7+PoetryChildren's / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annualsChildren's / Teenage: PoetryChildren's / Teenage fiction: Family & home storiesChildren's / Teenage fiction: Humorous storiesInterest age: from c 5 yearsPicture storybooks: Imagination & playChildren's / Teenage fiction: Stories in verseChildren's / Teenage personal & social issues: Family issues
BRN:
320702