Mum's the Word - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444908170 ISBN 13: 9781444908176

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 2014

Synopsis

A funny rhyming tale with adorable illustrations showing the importance of a mother's love. When a little dog tries to find the word that feels like a cuddle and is as warm as a goodnight kiss, he discovers that the word is...'Mum!' Forget the flowers, this is the perfect way to say 'I love you' on Mother's Day. 'A beautiful book that will appeal to a wide range of ages. Just gorgeous!' - Rhino Reads Written by the bestselling author of Dinosaurs in the Supermarket!

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About the Author

Timothy studied history at Oxford. Since then he has spent his time writing plays, opera libretti, song lyrics and children's books. Timothy's books, including the successful Mungo series, have been translated into twelve languages and are often read on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. Timothy Knapman studied history at Oxford. Since then he has spent his time writing plays, musicals, songs, operas and children's books. His books include the bestselling DINOSAURS IN THE SUPERMARKET and MUNGO AND THE PICTURE BOOK PIRATES. They have been translated into 15 languages and have been read on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. Jamie is a St. Albans-based illustrator who graduated from the Arts Institute at Bournemouth in 2008, and won a High Commendation in the Macmillan Children's Book Award in the same year. Since then Jamie has worked with many varied clients, and his debut children's book, 'MUM'S THE WORD', written by Timothy Knapman, is to be published by Hodder Children's Books in 2013. He is the creator, writer and illustrator of the on-going comic series 'COGG & SPROKIT' which is serialised in the Phoenix Comic, and his debut fiction series 'ATOMIC!', published by Scholastic Children's Books, written and created by Guy Bass, was released in 2012. When not trying to tame his un-naturally fast growing hair, he likes drawing, colouring in, cutting things out and sticking things in. Whatever medium he uses, Jamie tries to create a 'hand-made', organic and energetic feeling in his work. His interests are pretty wide and varied; although he does have a soft spot for wild animals and things that go bump in the night. Jamie is represented by Jodie Marsh at United Agents. Jamie Littler graduated from the Arts Institute at Bournemouth in 2008. He has won a High Commendation Award at the Macmillan Children's Book Awards and is the creator of 'Cogg and Sprokit', which is serialised in the PHOENIX. He has worked on high-profile projects including The Famous Five. Follow him on Twitter @jamieillustrate or visit his website at http://jamielittler.co.uk/

Review

An ideal Mother's Day gift * Surrey Advertiser * The perfect picture books for mums and their children to chare...a heartwarming story told in rhyme about the beautiful relationship between mother and child. * Junior News & Mail * Playful mix of explosive colors and chalky outlines. * Publishers Weekly *

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1444908170
• ISBN 13: 9781444908176
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Jamie Littler