Mum and Dad Glue

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Mum and Dad Glue
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kes Gray
Illustrated by Lee Wildish
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 256,Width 234
ISBN/Barcode 9780340957110
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Preschool (0-5)
Illustrations 4-colour

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Hodder Children's Books
Publication Date 7 October 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A little boy tries to find a pot of parent glue to stick his mum and dad back together. His parents have come undone and he wants to mend their marriage, stick their smiles back on and make them better. This rhyming story is brilliantly told with a powerful message that even though his parents may be broken, their love for him is not.

Author Biography

Kes lives in Witham, Essex, with his wife, young family and assortment of animals. He is a born storyteller. Voted by the Independent as one of the TOP TEN children's authors only a year after publishing his first book. Lee Wildish has worked on many board and novelty books, but this is his first picture book. He is a real talent heading for great success.

Reviews

An incredibly powerful book about a boy coming to terms with his parents' divorce: a difficult subject treated with a wonderfully light touch. I'm a huge Lee Wildish fan and think he's definitely a name to watch for the future. I defy you to read this without a lump in your throat. - Kate Skipper, Waterstones Buyer Lee Wildish's illustrations are lovely. The characters have a rough charm that really draws you in - there are hints of Quentin Blake's ink drawings, but Wildish's style is very much of its own. - Bookbag An excellent book aimed squarely at young children. - Nursery World A touching tale that resonates with empathy and poignancy. - Junior A touching, tender book. - Angels & Urchins While the text carries the message, the pictures contribute significantly to this excellent story. - Carousel