Description
Book SynopsisAction Man, please move over
You're nothing but a plastic poser
If there's a job that you need done
The one you want is Action Mum
Be entranced by Circus Mum, find out what it's like to have a Celebrity Mum, play the beautiful game with Football Mum, admire Hard-working Mum, School-Run-Mum and Stunt Mum, and discover what it's like to have Two Mums.
A funny, heart-warming and thoughtful sequel to The Dictionary of Dads, by a brilliant poet, who performs in schools and theatres across the UK.
Trade Review"A wonderful and diverse range of mothers are represented...Cleverly observed, there's the bake-off mum, the celebrity mum, the football mum and two mums. Plenty for readers to think about and savour."
* Library Girl & Book Boy *
"An absolute gem. It's witty, wise and heart-warming."
* Books for Topics *
"Justin Coe shares his observations with honestly, humour and love...the illustrations by Steve Wells are powerful in that they reinforce the ideas of diversity and inclusivity."
* Books for Keeps 5 star review *
"The book moves through well-judged shades of humour, light and sadness. It doesn't shy from complex issues...Throughout, Steve Wells' sparky illustrations emphasise the inclusive nature of the book, one that is charged with humour and love."
* Reading Zone - 5 star review *
"A fantastic poetry compilation."
* Read It, Daddy! *
"Lovely...there's a good range of styles, personalities and aspects of motherhood covered!"
* Poetry Roundabout *
"Interesting and moving."
* Poetry Zone *
"Tender, witty and observant verses featuring 50 different mums, paired with cartoonish black-and white illustrations."
-- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
"A fun sequel to The Dictionary of Dads, this collection of 46 poems means there's a mum for everyone...Full of fun with heart."
* WRD About Books *
"A nice balance of rhyming and non-rhyming verses, a good serving of humour, a pinch of poignancy and much food for thought."
* English Association *
