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Mummy time is magic time in this unexpected and enchanting tale from the one and only Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat.From Judith Kerr OBE comes a future classic to touch the heart and tickle the funny bone.With whip-smart observation, illustration perfection and the unexpected twist on the everyday that personifies Judith's classics, Mummy Time is sure to join the ranks of her very best, and bestselling, books. Full of warmth, whimsy and wit and the very special magic that can only happen when you're with Mummy

Trade Review

“A nicely observed parable about a parent distracted by her phone.” Observer

“Kerr is one of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter.”
The Times

“It’s no surprise Judith’s work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless.” Michael Foreman

Praise for Katinka’s Tail:

“Beautiful drawings, precise language: Katinka’s tale has all the magic we have come to expect of Kerr.” The Times, Children’s Book of the Week

“…a beautiful, funny, warm and tender picture book, which takes a joyous and magical twist at the end. We’re in the presence of a true master of her art here…” Booktrust

“Wonderful illustrations and the sprinkling of golden magic make this a book to treasure.” Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids – Books of the Year 2017

Praise for The Tiger Who Came to Tea:

‘A modern classic.’ The Independent.

‘This book has enduring charm and young children will delight in the preposterous notion of a tiger creating mayhem in the house.’ Junior Magazine

Praise for Mog the Forgetful Cat:

‘Grandparents are likely to get as much fun out of seeing it again as the new generation of fans just learning to read!’ Choice Magazine

Mummy Time

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    A Paperback / softback by Judith Kerr

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 18/02/2021
      ISBN13: 9780008306830, 978-0008306830
      ISBN10: 0008306834

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Mummy time is magic time in this unexpected and enchanting tale from the one and only Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat.From Judith Kerr OBE comes a future classic to touch the heart and tickle the funny bone.With whip-smart observation, illustration perfection and the unexpected twist on the everyday that personifies Judith's classics, Mummy Time is sure to join the ranks of her very best, and bestselling, books. Full of warmth, whimsy and wit and the very special magic that can only happen when you're with Mummy

      Trade Review

      “A nicely observed parable about a parent distracted by her phone.” Observer

      “Kerr is one of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter.”
      The Times

      “It’s no surprise Judith’s work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless.” Michael Foreman

      Praise for Katinka’s Tail:

      “Beautiful drawings, precise language: Katinka’s tale has all the magic we have come to expect of Kerr.” The Times, Children’s Book of the Week

      “…a beautiful, funny, warm and tender picture book, which takes a joyous and magical twist at the end. We’re in the presence of a true master of her art here…” Booktrust

      “Wonderful illustrations and the sprinkling of golden magic make this a book to treasure.” Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids – Books of the Year 2017

      Praise for The Tiger Who Came to Tea:

      ‘A modern classic.’ The Independent.

      ‘This book has enduring charm and young children will delight in the preposterous notion of a tiger creating mayhem in the house.’ Junior Magazine

      Praise for Mog the Forgetful Cat:

      ‘Grandparents are likely to get as much fun out of seeing it again as the new generation of fans just learning to read!’ Choice Magazine

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