Mother Ship, Francesca Segal ( paperback 2020)
£9.99
Heart-wrenching, funny and heartfelt - Mother Ship is a beautifully crafted, warts-and-all love letter to our wonderful NHS' Adam Kay,
After her identical twin girls are born ten weeks prematurely, Francesca Segal finds herself sitting vigil in the 'mother ship' of neonatal intensive care, all romantic expectations of new parenthood obliterated. As each day brings a fresh challenge for her and her babies, Francesca makes a temporary life among a band of mothers who are vivid, fearless, and inspiring, taking care not only of their children but of one another. Mother Ship is a hymn to the sustaining power of women's friendships, and a loving celebration of the two small girls - and their mother - who defy the odds.
A comforting and encouraging read, especially for others enduring the same experience. 'A heart-wrenching insight into what must have been such a fragile, overwhelming and terrifying time - yet there's humour in there too. Beautiful' Giovanna Fletcher
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It's Your World Now, Barry Falls ( paperback, 2019)
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So go and play and live and learn. It's your world now, this is your turn to think and ask and make and do. The world is magic, just like you!' A beautiful, moving and funny celebration of life that highlights the potential of each and every child.This is the perfect book to read out loud - helping children to appreciate the wonderful things that exist in the world, and the great things that they can do. It also allows them to understand some of the setbacks that may occur along the way. And the overall message is that whatever happens, you will always be loved by those closest to you.
Barry Falls' illustrations burst from the page with exuberant detail while his rhyming text is a delight to read. This is a gorgeous, funny and thought-provoking celebration of where you might go and what you might do in life, a message from a dad to his daughter.
Welcome To The World, Julia Donaldon & Helen Oxenbury ( paperback April 2023 )
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From two bestselling and awardwinning creators comes a magical, lyrical celebration of babies' first experiences. From the comfort of home to the adventure of the great outdoors, from family to first encounters with nature, Welcome to the World revels in the joy that comes with sharing this new world with children, and seeing it through their eyes. A perfect read-aloud story for sharing from Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury.
My Very Busy Day, Shirley Hughes ( hardback April 2024)
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A classic collection of first experiences for pre-schoolers, illustrated by the best-loved Kate Greenaway medal-winner, Shirley Hughes. In this beautifully illustrated book for first readers, little ones can find out about Olly and Katie's very busy day learning new words and improving their vocabulary along the way. From getting dressed in the morning, heading out for a walk in the park or having a story before bath and bedtime, this simple, joyful book takes the reader through key points in a toddler's day, with plenty of objects to spot and recognize in Shirley Hughes' reassuring and charming pictures.
Packed with evocative scenes from childhood and first words to spell out on each page, there is so much to see and do in Olly and Katie's gentle pre-school world.
BPS Bundles I Early Motherhood
£29.97 £27.00
It's tough, it's sometimes overwhelming and it's something that so many of us go through, yet there is almost an insatiable curiosity about others' experiences of motherhood when we are going through it ourselves.
My BPS recommendations are 3 writers whose brilliant, often funny, prose brings a relatable and sometimes heartbreaking empathy to the job of being a new mother.
You save 10% if all ordered together.
Nobody Told Me £10.99
Soldier Sailor £9.99
Mother Ship £8.99
