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The story behind ‘Don’t Wake Dad’

The riotous, rhyming picture book to celebrate mums everywhere!

Don't Wake Mum!

A funny, rhyming picture book to celebrate Mother's Day! 
 
Ssshhhh! Don't wake Mum! 
 
Mum needs some well-earned rest before her first day at her new job as a firefighter! While she's snoozing peacefully, her little bunnies decide to make her a breakfast of champions - a huge stack of pancakes! 
 
But as the sweet smell of syrup spreads through the forest, other uninvited woodland creatures begin to stir! Can the bunnies fend off their breakfast-craving neighbours or will the chaos wake up mum? 
 
This rhyming, riotous picture book is perfect for sharing together and ends with a heart-warming celebration of mums and all the amazing things they do!

Eden Wells (Author) Eden Wells became a parent in August 2020. He hasn't really slept since . . . 
 
Eden is the author behind the "Don't Wake . . ." series. Sharon Davey (Illustrator) Sharon Davey is a children's illustrator based in Surrey, England. She worked as a set and costume designer for 15 years before moving into illustration. Sharon enjoys collecting plastic dinosaurs and naming them after historical figures - and if she's not at her desk working you can find her dancing in her kitchen with her rainbow family.

Ssshhhh! Don't wake Mum! 
 
Mum needs some well-earned rest before her first day at her new job as a firefighter! While she's snoozing peacefully, her little bunnies decide to make her a breakfast of champions - a huge stack of pancakes! 
 
But as the sweet smell of syrup spreads through the forest, other uninvited woodland creatures begin to stir! Can the bunnies fend off their breakfast-craving neighbours or will the chaos wake up mum?

My Magic Family

There are billions of families, a million ways to be. But in my magic family it's Mama, Mum and me! 
Let's tell our family stories, adding magic to what's true, and we'll find out who's who to me, and who is who to you . . . 
 
In this celebratory, reassuring rhyming story a little girl with two mummies shares the magic of her family and discovers how magic all her friends' families are, too. This is a warm, funny read-aloud that's perfect for opening up conversations about different families in a playful, creative way.

Lotte Jeffs (Author) Lotte Jeffs is an award-winning journalist and former acting Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor of ELLE Magazine. She writes for The Times, The Guardian and The Telegraph among other publications and is the host of the LGBTQ+ Parenting Podcast Some Families. She lives in london with her magic wife and daughter. Sharon Davey (Illustrator) Sharon Davey is a children's illustrator based in Surrey, England. She worked as a set and costume designer for 15 years before moving into illustration. Sharon enjoys collecting plastic dinosaurs and naming them after historical figures - and if she's not at her desk working you can find her dancing in her kitchen with her rainbow family.

Don't Wake Dad!

A funny, rhyming picture book to celebrate Dad bears everywhere - the perfect gift for Father's Day! 
 
Ssshhhh! Don't wake Dad! 
 
Bear cubs, Obi and Nadia, are throwing a surprise party for their sleepy (but amazing) dad. They've got balloons to blow up, cakes to make, and they've invited all of their woodland friends and family. 
 
Dad is sound asleep and snoring in bed, so it's vital that he doesn't wake up before everything is ready. But with so many noisy guests, instruments, party poppers and balloons, can the cubs get the party ready before dad wakes up? 
 
This rhyming, riotous picture book is perfect for sharing together and ends with a heart-warming celebration of dads and all the amazing things they do! 
 
Disclaimer: Remember not to wake a bear - all dads need their rest!

Ssshhhh! Don't wake Dad! 
 
Bear cubs, Obi and Nadia, are throwing a surprise party for their sleepy (but amazing) dad. They've got balloons to blow up, cakes to make, and they've invited all of their woodland friends and family. 
 
Dad is sound asleep and snoring in bed, so it's vital that he doesn't wake up before everything is ready. But with so many noisy guests, instruments, party poppers and balloons, can the cubs get the party ready before dad wakes up?

Eden Wells

Sharon Davey

A lift-the-flap Christmas book

Can you find all of the missing reindeer? 
 
Ssshhhh! Don't wake Santa! It's the day before Christmas and Santa is fast asleep getting some much-needed rest before delivering presents all around the world. But Barry the elf has had a mishap! He has accidentally left the barn gate open and Santa's magical reindeer have escaped. 
 
Can you help Barry save Christmas and spot all eight reindeer before Santa wakes up?

Sharon Davey

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