Addie thinks she knows everything about her mother But when a stranger appears claiming to be her sister she realises that her life so far has been a lie But why?' Intriguing twisting I loved it' Dinah Jefferies 'A gripping family mystery told in lush evocative prose' Erin Kelly 'A well-written intriguing read full of family secrets Brilliant' Fabulous Perfect for fans of BEFORE WE WERE YOURS by Lisa Wingate Hartland House has always been a faithful keeper of secrets 1958 Sent to beautiful Hartland to be sheltered from her mother's illness Liz spends the summer with the wealthy Shaw family They treat Liz as one of their own but their influence could be dangerous Now Addie believes she knows everything about her mother Elizabeth & their difficult relationship until her recent death When a stranger appears claiming to be Addie's sister she is stunned Is everything she's been told about her early life a lie? How can you find the truth about the past if the one person who could tell you is gone? Addie must go back to that golden summer her mother never spoke ofand the one night that changed a young girl's life for ever'A compelling family story Beautifully written & evokes vivid pictures of an English summer in the 1950s' Sheila O' Flanagan' Trembles with family secrets' Victoria Fox What readers are saying about My Mother's Shadow ' One of the most enthralling heartbreaking books that I have read in quite some time' Goodreads reviewer 5 stars ' The poignant storyline is deeply affecting Definitely a book that is going to stay with me for a long time' Goodreads reviewer 5 stars' So beautifully written In places it made me laugh out loud & in other places it made me cry Poignant' Amazon reviewer 5 stars'I was hooked from beginning to end! Vivid characters & evocative scenes make this an enchanting read' Amazon reviewer 5 stars' Stunning & emotional' Amazon reviewer 5 stars' This novel absolutely blew me away! I was left emotional & teary It had me gripped from the start & is loaded with scenes that pull at the heartstrings! I cannot recommend this novel enough' Goodreads reviewer 5 stars'A stunning read & I can't wait to read more from this author' Goodreads reviewer 5 stars ...

Brimming with glorious patterns of stripes & spots an award-winning picture book favourite by Nick Sharratt In this firm family favourite from Nick Sharatt the award-winning illustrator of the Jacqueline Wilson books mum is crazy about spots
- spotty clothes spotty wallpaper spotty games like dominoes Dad on the other hand loves stripes
- stripy suits & stripy ties stripy humbug sweets No wonder they make their son laugh! Mind you they think that he's funny in his grey patternless clothes When they go to the safari park Mum goes wild about the big cats while Dad enthuses over the zebras But what animal will their son like?

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She's nice my mum My mum's a fantastic cook & a brilliant juggler She's a great painter & the strongest woman in the world! She's really nice my mum A warm funny tribute to Mum (and to mums everywhere) by the brilliant authorillustrator Anthony Browne ...

Watch out! Mums have superpowers! Milo's mum always knows what he's up to She knows when he's using her saucepans to brew up magic spells She knows when he's bouncing on his bed She even knows when he's wrestling with giant sea monsters in the bath! But how does she do it? There can only be one answer she must have X-RAY VISION! So one day Milo decides to put Mum's powers to the test A brilliantly funny picture book from bestselling Alex T Smith ...

An exuberant celebration of extraordinary mothers everywhere illustrated with great humour & warmth The mum in this book is truly fantastic She's a brilliant artist she can balance on a tightrope she can swim like a fish do amazing stunts on a bike & she can even tame wild animals in fact there's very little this astounding mum can't do The book ends It's great to have a mum like mine It's fantastic! & no one can argue with that! ...

She says 'I've worked so hard for years & I deserve a rest!' As she scribbles with crayons & 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 & 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 & adventures The poems are bold brave funny & some
- very moving This collection shows just how funny rude & naughty mums can be! It's Dahl meets Dr Seuss meets Colin Mc Naughton with a sprinkling of Absolutely Fabulous
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Career based children's picture book Introducing children to the fun world of plumbing 28 pages Picture Book Bryan Kerrine ...

The perfect gift for mummies & their kids My Mummy's bag allows children to explore & play with all of Mum's favourite & fascinating things The book is as jam-packed as the original with more than 70 interactive objects including a removable laptop computer a mobile phone a wallet with pockets an extra pair of shoes & a missing red sock to find on every page New details include a drawn-on blue handkerchief & a bag of healthy snacks As always My Mummy's Bag is outfitted with fabric handles big enough for little hands ...

We all remember what it was like to be a child in a crowded art museum It was hard to see let alone appreciate the art It got tiring & there was so much else to look at! That's the lesson of this ingeniously simple yet profound book about art It is everywhere-from another visitor's elaborate tattoos to the way the sun makes patterns of light on the floor While other visitors are busy trying to find their way through the museum's galleries or fighting for room to view a masterpiece our hero examines the gallery upside down from a bench plays with his shadow & makes friends with the custodian With a wink & a nod to serious museum-goers everywhere Joanne Liu's whimsical illustrations remind us that sometimes the best kind of art is the kind you make yourself ...

This is an illustrated children's picture book prequel to the worldwide bestseller A Street Cat Named Bob & The World According to Bob
- perfect for very young fans It is a moving & uplifting tale about one cat in search of a friend that will melt your heart Bob has entranced London like no feline since the days of Dick Whittington (Evening Standard)
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