Just Like My Mum

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Have you ever wanted to be just like your mum Well here is a story just for you! This little lion cub wants to be like his mother! A funny tale with adorable illustrations showing the importance of mother love.

Praise for Just Like My Mum

  • This humorous tale has a simple, short text with funny illustrations. It is a warm, feel-good bedtime story with which all young children will identify. - Books QuaterlyA celebration of the mother/child relationship ... A funny tale with adorable illustrations showing the importance of mother love. Forget the flowers ... the perfect Mother's Day gift! - Primary TimesA charming small-format picture book... The colourful cartoon-style illustrations sit perfectly with the simple, carefully written text. - Bookfest 2004It's David Melling's delicious illustrations that are the real strength of this book... Mum's love for her little one shines out of this book, and it will leave everyone with a warm glow. - Write Away

David Melling

David Melling was born in Oxford. His father was a sculptor and David inherited his artistic leanings. David has received much recognition for his artistic talent. His first book 'Brilliant the Dinosaur' was shortlisted for the Smarties Book Award and 'What's that Noise ' was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. Later on, The Kiss That Missed was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award and The Tale of Jack Frost was animated and shown on BBC1 on Christmas Day with a voice over by Hugh Laurie. It was shortlisted for the Pulcinella Award 2005 for 'Best TV Movie' category. David Melling is married and lives with his wife and two children in Oxfordshire.

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