Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.
Mummy & Me: A Monster’s Tale is an adorable and funny children's book written and illustrated by Danesh Mohiuddin. Due out 27th Aug 2024 from Owlkids Books, it's 32 pages and will be available in hardcover format.
Such a funny, quirky, well illustrated kids' book with themes of unconditional love, cooperation, and family (no matter whether we look like our parent(s) or not). There are good takeaways for all ages, though it's aimed at 3-6 year olds (Lexile AD470L).
The illustrations are funny and dynamic with lots of little details that invite readers to spend a little extra time looking at the pictures.
It's a lovely book and is appropriate for all ages. The characters are monsters, but it's not scary at all. It would make a nice gift for any youngster, a good library or classroom book, and a superlative read-to-me book.
Five stars. Funny and positive. Some parts might be wishful thinking on the part of the adults in the room: "So on nights when Mummy is feeling a little undone... I will always be there, too.", but overall it's just a sweetly funny book full of warm feelings. There are some cute plays on words, for example the main character, a werewolf, is called Wee Wolf.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
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Reading updates
- 20 August, 2024: Started reading
- 20 August, 2024: Finished reading
- 20 August, 2024: Reviewed