My Mum's Growing Down

by Laura Dockrill

She says 'I've worked so hard for years and I deserve a rest ' As she scribbles with crayons and pours custard down her dress, She's dangling from the banister with her head upside-down Does your Mum do this? Help My Mum's growing DOWN Mum is a gamer, a party animal and a free spirit making life hard work for her nine year old son. These poems are a glimpse into their parent child relationship; their antics and adventures. The poems are bold, brave, funny and some - very moving. This collection shows just how funny, rude and naughty mums can be It's Dahl meets Dr Seuss meets Colin McNaughton with a sprinkling of Absolutely Fabulous.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0571335063
• ISBN13: 9780571335060
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Faber & Faber Childrenas
• Length: 160 Pages