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Mummies are Lovely

By Meredith Costain
Series: Mummies are Lovely
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Mummies are Lovely by Meredith Costain is a charming children's book that explores the special bond between children and their mothers. Through playful storytelling and engaging illustrations, it celebrates the love, care, and fun that mummies bring to everyday life, making it a perfect read for young readers and their families.
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This delightful book is ideal for young children and families looking for a heartfelt story about the warmth and affection of a mother’s love. It is especially suited for bedtime reading and early childhood education.

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A warm and lively rhyming text about the special relationship between mothers and their children, with gently humorous illustrations showing different adult cats and kittens in adorable poses. The companion to Daddies Are Great!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742761794

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Polona Lovsin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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