It is Mother's Day tomorrow and the shops are sparkling with lights and gifts, with people, laughter and excitement - looking for the perfect gift to bring a smile of joy to mums at home.

Among the candles and balloons, the orchids and chocolate hearts, one young girl searches for a card that features a mum who looks like hers. Her mum has gold bangles that jingle-jangle when she washes the curry pots. Her mum wears silk kameez when she buys papaya at the market. Her mum has dark eyes that flash when she dances the bhangra. What will the little girl do if she can't find a card with a mum who looks like hers?

A lively, inclusive picture book about identity and belonging that joyfully celebrates mums and motherhood.

The perfect pick for Mother's Day

About the Author
Dr Bashabi Fraser, CBE, HonFASL is an award winning poet and children's writer. She is the recipient of a CBE (2021 The Queen's New Year Honours) for Education (her academic work), culture (poetry) and cultural integration (her bridge building projects linking Scotland and India) and was made Honorary Fellow of the Association of Scottish Studies in 2022. She lives in Edinburgh. Maanvi Kapur is a visual artist who has practised illustration professionally for more than a decade. Her work ranges from children's books to editorials to murals, working with brands including New York Magazine, Netflix India and BBC Media.

Reviews

"A relatable narrative with a poignant twist that tugs at the heartstrings!" - Sandhya Prabhat, bestselling illustrator of I Am Brown

Book Information
ISBN 9781836290087
Author Bashabi Fraser
Format Paperback
Imprint Lantana Publishing
Publisher Lantana Publishing
Weight(grams) 150g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 260mm * 4mm