There's A House Inside My Mummy Board Book

Board book

Main Details

Title There's A House Inside My Mummy Board Book
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Giles Andreae
Illustrated by Vanessa Cabban
Physical Properties
Format:Board book
Pages:26
Dimensions(mm): Height 168,Width 170
ISBN/Barcode 9781408315880
ClassificationsDewey:821.914
Audience
Preschool (0-5)

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Orchard Books
Publication Date 5 January 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

There's a house inside my mummy Where my little brother grows, or maybe it's my little sister No one really knows. A gentle and tender story of a little boy waiting for his new brother or sister to arrive. Told with humour and a simple rhyming text, this is the perfect picture book for all expectant brothers and sisters. "A great book for sharing with your firstborn while your second is still in the 'tummy house'." The Times

Author Biography

Giles Andreae is one of the most successful children's authors working today. His many bestselling and award-winning picture books include Giraffes Can't Dance, Rumble in the Jungle, The Lion Who Wanted to Love, Love My Mummy and I Love My Daddy. Giles is also the creator behind the hugely successful Purple Ronnie and Edward Monkton brands. He lives in London and Oxford with his wife and four children. Vanessa Cabban studied at Brighton University and the Royal College of Art and has gone on to illustrate many award-winning books for children. As well as working on picture books, Vanessa is a fine artist and sculptor whose work is exhibited in galleries all over the UK. She lives in Northumberland with her husband and two miniature dachshunds.

Reviews

It can be really difficult for a child to adapt to a new member of the family and books are a great way to introduce the idea... the one I most frequently recommend is Giles Andreae's 'There's A House Inside My Mummy'. * Scottish Book Trust * A popular book that captures the wonder and excitement of looking forward to a new member joining the family * Families Magazine * It can be really difficult for a child to adapt to a new member of the family and books are a great way to introduce the idea. The one I most frequently recommend is Giles Andreae's There's a house inside my mummy * Scottish Book Trust * This little board book tells it how it is through the eyes of a toddler * Evening Echo * When I asked friends with more than one child which book they'd recommend on the subject, the one that came up time and again was this one * parentdish.co.uk * This clever story explores a child's perspective of his mummy being pregnant. Beautifully told in simple rhyme, it is a book that can be read over and over again * Carousel * An everyday story made special by the gentle humour, simple rhyme and friendly pictures * The Independent * A great book for sharing with your firstborn while your second is still in the 'tummy house'. * The Times * Creates a sense of security to encourage a young child to feel involved * Junior *