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Five Minute Mum: Give Me Five

byDaisy Upton

Five minute, easy, fun games for busy people to do with little kids

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"I love Five Minute Mum. She's managed to come up with a huge array of activities for kids that are fun and educational yet don't require an Art degree or Diploma in Patience to execute. Her blog makes these kinds of games accessible to everyone and for that, I am grateful!" Sarah Turner, aka Unmumsy Mum


Daisy Upton has two little kids. She loves them - but they drive her mad. To stop the endless 'what's next, mum?' when they were really tiny, she started to come up with quick, easy games using stuff from around the house. And @FiveMinuteMum was born.

This book is a collection of over 150 fun games that take five minutes to set up and, even more crucially five minutes to tidy up again: a recipe book for guilt-free parenting. From pasta posting to alphabet knock down, all of the ideas draw on Daisy's time as a teaching assistant to sneak some learning into the fun, and help those who spend time with little kids feel like the daunting is doable!

GIVE ME FIVE is the perfect companion for anyone who wants five minutes peace.

This book is amazing. The book has 100s of the easiest best ideas! Honestly it's AMAZING. I think everyone should have this book.

Liv Lewis, Ultimate Girl Gang

About Daisy Upton

Once upon a time, Daisy Upton was a Teaching Assistant working in schools, where she drank hot cups of tea. But when she had her own children, she found she never quite managed to drink a brew while it was still remotely warm. So she started putting her TA skills to good use and coming up with five-minute games, not only to support her children's learning, but also to buy her time for that cuppa. She shared those games online and it turned out quite a few other people wanted to join in too. Daisy now has a large social media following, a website and four books, including a bestseller. Daisy likes to celebrate this fact by eating large quantities of chocolate oranges and creme eggs (season dependant), and dancing in the kitchen.
Details
  • Series: Five Minute Mum
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9780241443620
  • Length: 240 pages
  • Dimensions: 246mm x 16mm x 190mm
  • Weight: 747g
  • Price: £16.99
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