Amazing Mum

Alison Brown studied Fine Art at Liverpool John Moores University and Goldsmiths College, London, and worked as a designer in an advertising agency before beginning a full-time writer and illustrator. She learned to draw by copying cartoon strips from her comics and her father’s newspapers, particularly the Peanuts cartoons by Charles M. Schulz. She lives in Leeds.

‘The perfect picture book to share on Mother’s Day… and any day you just want to celebrate your mum!’ – Lancashire Newspaper Group‘A wonderful book to share with children for Mother’s Day and all year round.’ – Picture Book Perfect blog‘Inclusive and a delight to share with the very young: little ones will enjoy Alison’s simple rhyming text and find plenty to giggle at in her mum portrayals. There’s lots to talk about and with just the right amount of quirky detail.’ – Red Reading Hub‘Mums and carers all over the world will most definitely recognise themselves in these adorable anamorphic illustrations.’ – Much To Do About Writing blog‘A charming and beautiful celebration of mums! Simple, rhyming text show all the amazing ways that Mums step up to the challenge of raising children.’ – My Shelves Are Full blog‘A wonderfully inclusive celebration of mums in all their guises . . . Alison Brown’s illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. Every child will recognise aspects of their mum.’ – V’s View From the Bookshelves blog Praise for Amazing Dad: ‘The simple rhyming text is bouncy and engaging, and the illustrations very appealing, the dads – animals all – very recognisable. A lovely book to share.’ – LoveReading4Kids