Mummy Time

Taking readers through the day from wake up time to bedtime, two young children show just how much they appreciate everything their mother does for them and the love and care she puts into every single part of their routine.

It certainly is a busy routine that keeps Mum actively engaged. Once the two are up she combs their ‘bushy hair’, gets them dressed and gives them breakfast; then with lunch packed, she drops the older child off at school and proceeds to an adult and child group session for some drumming and movement fun. It’s enormously enjoyable but eventually they leave and move on to the market that’s full of tempting-looking fruit and vegetables.

From there they head to the playground for some swinging and to meet friends, which takes them through to noon.

Back at home Mum settles her little one for a midday nap and sets about the household chores but in what seems like no time at all the infant is wide awake, hungry and in need of a nappy change. Very soon it’s pick up sister from school time, after which off they go again to one of the many after school activities. Phew! Returning home, big sister tells Mum all about her day.

Come the evening, it’s time to wind down; dad is back home and already busy in the kitchen giving Mum an opportunity to assist with any homework her daughter may have before they sit down for the evening meal. Then it’s bath, story and bedtime.

All this is captured in Monique James-Duncan’s cheery, rhythmic narration and Ebony Glenn’s softly hued illustrations through which the love between mother and children shines forth in abundance.