Books with title Just Like My Mum

Nine-year-old Susie Mae wants nothing more than to be "just like" her own lovely and accomplished mama. One day she sets out to prove to her family and herself that she is ready to do just that. From taking on the morning milking to egg gathering and berry picking, Susie Mae tackles all of Mama's daily tasks with gently amusing and genuinely touching results. A wonderful book that mothers and daughters of all ages can enjoy, Just Like Mama ultimately encourages everyone to be "just like Jesus."

One little lion cub can't wait to grow up and do everything just like his dad.From the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas, this humorous, touching tale is for anyone who loves their dad - even if they are moody, lazy and good at pretending to be busy!David Melling is one of the UK's best-loved author-illustrators and his stories combine brilliantly imaginative illustrations with an endearing sense of what it is like to be a small child learning about the world.

An ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, this exquisite treasury will appeal to readers of Dear Girl and I Am Enough and have kids poring over it to find a poem that's just for them.I am a canvasBeing painted onBy the words of my familyFriendsAnd communityFrom Vanessa Brantley-Newton, the author of Grandma's Purse, comes a collection of poetry filled with engaging mini-stories about girls of all kinds: girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; girls who love their mother and girls who wish they had a father. With bright portraits in Vanessa's signature style of vibrant colors and unique patterns and fabrics, this book invites readers to find themselves and each other within its pages."A dynamic, uplifting, and welcoming world of girls."--Kirkus "Thoughtful, inclusive, and celebratory"--Publishers Weekly"Bursting with positivity, this would be a great book to use in primary school classrooms when discussing issues of friendship, diversity, and self-esteem."--Booklist

Who wouldn’t want to be just like Mommy, when she’s so wonderful? This delightfully illustrated picture book follows a child’s love for their mother. Mommy’s smart and creative, practical and imaginative—and she always finds a reason to be playful and laugh! She knows all about the stars in the sky, how to grow her own food, and make music. Whether the day is fantastic or frustrating, mom can turn disaster into joy, and tears into laughter. This celebration of moms is beautiful, funny, and touching.

Just Like Mommy is the introduction of The Maddy Series. This series follows the adventures of a curious 6-year old girl, Maddy, that loves to use her imagination. In Just Like Mommy, Maddy's mom has to finish working in her home office, and Maddy is left to entertain herself. She lands in her mom's closet playing in shoes imagining what she thinks her mom does in the shoes and realizes the magic they have. It feels like she's been playing and traveling for hours, meanwhile, it's only been twenty minutes.

A book which speaks for what so many father / child relationships are about. A humourous, touching tale for anyone who has ever idolised their father - even if they are moody, lazy and good at pretending to be busy! Other Hodder Toddler titles include: Up to the Skies What's That Noise? Flip and Flop Cartwheels in the Kitchen One Too Many Tigers Mouse and Elephant Squeak! Squeak! Mouse and Elephant Hello Ducks No Banana Snuggle Nuzzles

From a bale of hay nestled in the back of a farmers barn came a loud CRACK.Hidden in the straw lay a trembling eggand out burst a wing followed by a leg.But what kind of baby is he? Join the tot as he meets the animals from the farm when he sets out to discover who is “Just Like Me.” With irresistible illustrations and comic, rhyming text written by bestselling author Josephine Young, this book will quickly have children joining in with the fun and asking for more.Ages 3-4

Teach Social Studies Standards through Engaging Text. Repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text provide maximum support to the emergent reader. Engaging stories promote reading comprehension, and easy and fun activities on the inside back covers extend learning. Great for Reading First, Fluency, Vocabulary, Text Comprehension, and ESL/ELL!