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Parenthood’s magic and exhaustion, hilariously and lovingly captured.
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The Mum Book

a warm and funny celebration of mums and motherhood, perfect for Mother’s Day, as a gift from a child, or for an expectant parent

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  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    2 March 2027

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Summary

Becoming a mum is a journey like no other.

From wakeful nights and tiny fingernails to cuddly naps that just can’t be hurried, celebrate the everyday magic and TIREDNESS of parenthood with this hilariously relatable, brilliantly observed and heartfelt book.

Packed with love and humour, The Mum Book perfectly captures the wonder that comes with being a parent.

A warm and funny tribute to mums everywhere, and the perfect gift for Mother’s Day.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781408374085
ISBN-10:1408374080
Author:Forest Xiao
Publisher:Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:Orchard Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:2 March 2027
Dimensions:183mm x 186mm
Audience Age:3
A-Format
The Mum Book by Forest Xiao - ISBN: 9781408374085
183 × 186 mm
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A4
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About The Author

Forest Xiao

Forest Xiao is an image maker, storyteller, treasure finder, and new mother. She has lived in China, Germany, USA, UK, and Malaysia, which nourished her open heart and free spirit. She loves connecting with people and hearing stories. Forest aspires to create books that are life-giving, convey a sense of wonder and spark humour.

Forest obtained a BA in Graphic Design at Camberwell College of Art which led her to children’s publishing. Then she found a sweet community on the MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Graduating in 2023, Forest was a runner-up for the Sebastian Walker Prize 2023, highly commended by the 2022 Macmillan Prize for Children’s Picture Book Illustration, and shortlisted for the Batsford Prize 2023. Forest was also one of the 2023 Bologna Illustrators Exhibition Winners.

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