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My Mummy’s Magic' is a heart-warming tribute to motherhood, which provides a great platform to teach children about pregnancy at the same time as entertaining them. Understanding where babies come from and appreciating the changes and demands on a mother’s body can be challenging for young children. 'My Mummy’s Magic' helps them to connect with the concept of pregnancy through a child’s eyes and vivid imagination, laid out in lively art. Through simple rhythm and rhyme, 'My Mummy’s Magic' explains the changes occurring for both mummy and baby at each stage, with friendly creatures from all over the world joining in the fun to give visual clues as to the baby’s growth:
'For in her magic belly,
Taking shape at speed,
Was me so teeny tiny –
It’s hard now to believe.
I was no bigger than an ant!'
Although the story can be enjoyed by any parent and child, it has been written so that mothers and mothers-to-be have an avenue to bond with their children over one of the most significant, but sometimes underappreciated, events of their lives. Just as importantly, 'My Mummy’s Magic' can ease the difficult nine-month transition for older children prior to the arrival of their new sibling, providing simple explanations and visual clues that a young child can understand. As such, 'My Mummy’s Magic' is a wonderful addition to any child’s bookshelf, but it is also a fantastic gift idea for special occasions, such as Mother's Day and baby showers. There has never been a better answer to 'where do baby’s come from?'
Shaun Bartlett grew up in a household filled with music; there were so many instruments that a small orchestra could have lived there. He first discovered the true power of written words when reading a high school assignment brought his teacher to tears. Many years later, a relocation from the United Kingdom to Australia unexpectedly gifted Shaun the opportunity to be a stay-at-home dad for the first months after the birth of his daughter, Mariella. Although he was still giddy from lack of sleep he was flooded with emotions of joy and gratitude. Shaun soon set about documenting the journey through pregnancy in a way that his children would be able to understand and give their mother the appreciation that she truly deserves. Shaun currently works professionally as an Engineer in Melbourne, while he continuously seeks opportunities to inspire children through writing and music. South Melbourne, VIC
Denise Muzzio was born in 1990. Since early childhood, she spends her time drawing and being surrounded by books. When she grew up, she decided to study graphic design, illustration and animation to be able to work on projects that keep her inner child alive. She is also a yoga instructor, something that she practices daily to keep mind and body in harmony. She lives in Rosario, Argentina, working as a freelance designer and illustrator specialising in children’s literature with clients all over the world.
Most of her work is done digitally but she also enjoys working traditionally with watercolour, gouache, coloured pencil, and ink. You can visit her website www.denisemuzzio.com to see her work.
* The various pregnancy stages, in the text plus in the art, teach children at the same time as entertaining them, and will provide a great platform for parents and children to discuss the miracle of pregnancy and birth.
* The repeated stanza as well as a consistent rhythm throughout will help young readers build confidence and enjoy knowing what comes next.
* It tells a very complex truth in a way very young children can enjoy and understand.
