About this item
Highlights
- An ode to little monsters and the caregivers who love them When the sun goes down, Mummy and Wee Wolf emerge from their coffin to start the day.
- 3-6 Years
- 9.1" x 9.0" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Monsters
Description
Book Synopsis
An ode to little monsters and the caregivers who love them
When the sun goes down, Mummy and Wee Wolf emerge from their coffin to start the day. Wee Wolf loves his mummy. She brushes his unruly fur, brews midnight stew for their lunch, and reads him his favorite Hairy Tales. And whenever Mummy and Wee Wolf have a disagreement, a little boogie helps them forget all their troubles!
But taking care of Wee Wolf isn't easy. Wee Wolf's efforts to be a perfectly well-behaved monster often hilariously sabotage Mummy. He interrupts her morning stretches, "helps" her cook by cannonballing into hot stew, and wiggles out of her grasp while she tries to clip his little wolfy toenails. By the end of the night, Wee Wolf notices Mummy becoming a little ... unravelled. But just as Mummy is always there for him, Wee Wolf is there for her--ready to help re-wrap her bandages, toilet paper in hand.
This hilarious, highly original picture book plays with the phrase "little monsters" as it explores parent-child relationships. While the bold, detailed illustrations will draw readers in, Wee Wolf's tender, thoughtful moments encourage both empathy and self-awareness. It's a howling good time!
Review Quotes
"[A] sweetly scary slice-of-life story ... The message of parent-child unconditional love shines through."
-- "Publishers Weekly""Cheery, cheeky, and charming, Mummy & Me presents a unique take on the typical bedtime story."
-- "Canadian Review of Materials""Even monsters have a gentle, caring side, as revealed in this ghoulishly adorable picture book."
-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database""Mother-child love is abundant in this non-frightening monster story that reveals a beginning self-awareness and a nod to empathy. This recommended story is sure to capture the attention of the most rambunctious child."
-- "School Library Journal""This sweet, knowing, tongue-in-cheek nod to a genuinely loving parent-child relationship, written from the youngster's perspective, will leave readers smiling ... Pure fun and proof that kids can sometimes be monsters, but we (usually) wouldn't have it any other way."
-- "Kirkus Reviews"