A board book edition of this bestselling story about the arrival of a new baby.
There's a house inside my mummy
Where my little brother grows,
or maybe it's my little sister
No one really knows.A gentle and tender story of a little boy waiting for his new brother or sister to arrive. Told with humour and a simple rhyming text, this is the perfect picture book for all expectant brothers and sisters..
About the Authors
Vanessa Cabban studied at Brighton University and the Royal College of Art and has gone on to illustrate many award-winning books for children. As well as working on picture books, Vanessa is a fine artist and sculptor whose work is exhibited in galleries all over the UK. She lives in Northumberland with her husband and two miniature dachshunds.
Giles Andreae is the bestselling author of many books for children, including Giraffes Can't Dance, Rumble in the Jungle, Commotion in the Ocean, The Lion Who Wanted to Love, I Love My Daddy and the award-winning I Love My Mummy. His books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide, making him one of the most successful children's authors working today. Giles is also the creator of the successful Purple Ronnie and Edward Monkton poetry ranges. He lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and four children.Tony Ross is an award-winning author and artist who has sold over 3 million books worldwide. The creator of many bestselling books for children, including the successful Little Princess series, he has also illustrated work by authors including Roald Dahl, Francesca Simon and Michael Palin. Tony lives and works in Cheshire.
Industry Reviews
It can be really difficult for a child to adapt to a new member of the family and books are a great way to introduce the idea... the one I most frequently recommend is Giles Andreae's 'There's A House Inside My Mummy'. Scottish Book Trust A popular book that captures the wonder and excitement of looking forward to a new member joining the family Families Magazine It can be really difficult for a child to adapt to a new member of the family and books are a great way to introduce the idea. The one I most frequently recommend is Giles Andreae's There's a house inside my mummy Scottish Book Trust This little board book tells it how it is through the eyes of a toddler Evening Echo When I asked friends with more than one child which book they'd recommend on the subject, the one that came up time and again was this one parentdish.co.uk This clever story explores a child's perspective of his mummy being pregnant. Beautifully told in simple rhyme, it is a book that can be read over and over again Carousel An everyday story made special by the gentle humour, simple rhyme and friendly pictures The Independent A great book for sharing with your firstborn while your second is still in the 'tummy house'. The Times Creates a sense of security to encourage a young child to feel involved Junior
