The Magic of Mums - Justin Coe

The Magic of Mums

By: Justin Coe, Steve Wells (Illustrator)

Paperback | 6 February 2020

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Mothers in all their splendid variety are celebrated in Justin Coe's sparkling new collection of poems.

Following up on the success of his Dictionary of Dads (2017), Justin Coe's new collection of poems focuses on Mums, in all their variety. In fact around 50 different Mums feature in verses that are sometimes tender, often comic, and always witty and observant of real life.

About the Author

Justin Coe is a poet, writer performer and spoken-word theatre creator who specialises in work for young audiences. He enjoys school visits and spent four years working as a poet in a school for children with behavioural and emotional difficulties. Justin's mission to reconnect people with poetry and poetry with people. A regular and popular performer in schools, theatres and community settings, he has entertained everywhere from Sheppey to Shanghai and from the Savoy Hotel to street corners, steam trains and a sitting-room made entirely out of newspaper. In the last decade, since relocating to Southend and becoming a father, he has also written and performed seven spoken word theatre shows for young people. His recent show Big Wow Small Wonder (about the joys of being the smallest boy in school) is produced by Half Moon Theatre in east London and continues to tour to venues nationally. He is the author of The Dictionary of Dads (Otter-Barry Books, 2017). Justin lives in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

About the Illustrator

Steve Wells is a prolific illustrator, perhaps best known for his cartoonish style which has enriched many children's books, including Justin Coe's previous collection, The Dictionary of Dads. He lives in Bath.
Industry Reviews

"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 *

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