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Mummy Laid an Egg (Red Fox picture books) (Paperback)

by Babette Cole (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Red Fox; New edition edition (1 Jun 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099299119
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099299110
  • Product Dimensions: 25 x 24.8 x 0.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 25,938 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Have you ever wondered how much your children know about human reproduction but are afraid to ask? Then this is the book for you. Written and illustrated by the award-winning Babette Cole it is, according to the Bookseller: "Funny, factual and frank...a superb book...the ideal ice-breaker for parents."

Mum and Dad decide that it is high time to tell their children about the facts of life, and put forward theories about gingerbread, growing seeds in the greenhouse, being squidged out of tubes and laying eggs. However, the children have clearer ideas about seeds, tubes and eggs and put their parents right. (Ages 6 and up) --Susan Naylor

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Mum and Dad decide it's time to tell their children the facts of life. But do they dare - and do they even really know them?

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Explained with fun and laughter !, 16 Mar 2006
Bought this book for my 7 year old daughter who had been asking questions about "Where do babies come from?" - and I didn't want to fob her off. This book tells children the biological truth to their question in a fun way with great illustrations and provokes some laughter in the process. If you don't want to lie to your children but don't want to frighten them either - this is a great book. Have recommended it to friends with children of the same age. Being truthful with your child at this age and on this subject in particular is so very important and means they can ask open questions without feeling that the subject is taboo or dirty in some way. Babette Cole's books are a joy and I highly recommend them
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun and frank introduction to the birds and bees, 6 April 2006
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I bought this for my 5 year old daughter who has been asking for more information than "Daddy gives Mummy a seed!" This book really helped me to answer her questions without me lying or getting embarrassed. She was really interested in the information but not put off or appalled by it! It is a non-threatening read and I'd thoroughly recommend it for this age group.
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You Babette Cole!, 17 Oct 2003
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A new baby on the way, a three-year-old asking the obvious questions, a daddy referring all said queries to mummy...Babette Cole to the rescue.

Other 'facts of life' fodder was way too in-depth for my daughter to cope with. However after several sessions of reading 'Mummy Laid an Egg' she suddenly piped up and said "Oh so it comes out of your bottom" and hasn't wanted to know any more since.

The pictures are hilarious, the text is concise yet still gives enough information for ages 3+ to digest and more importantly understand. A brilliant book either for answering those awkward questions a prospective sibling provokes or introducing the subject they'll all be fascinated with by puberty.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mummy Laid An Egg
I was worried I'd given the "birds & bees" talk too early, she is only 7 after all. However, this book has become a favourite already. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just what the doctor ordered
This was just what what we wanted for our 3 and 5 year old boys to introduce them to the birds and bees. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not sure....
This is a sweet book, but it completely went over my son's head. He couldn't understand why we were talking about eggs when he wanted to know where babies came from, and he is... Read more
Published 5 months ago by E. Foster

5.0 out of 5 stars Just right for my 6 year old without unnecessary details.
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Published on 4 May 2007 by Nicki

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book, exactly what I was looking for!
I totally disagree with those who found this book inappropriate. My daughter is nearly 8 and has been asking questions. Read more
Published on 28 April 2007 by Sarah

5.0 out of 5 stars Making Light of a Difficult Subject!
I am currently expecting a second bundle of joy, and my sister in law bought this for my 3 year old to explain to her where babies come from. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2007 by D. Starkey

1.0 out of 5 stars I was appalled!
I own a specialty book shop specialising in children's books and review them all the time. I saw the 5-star reviews and thought this would be a good book to check out on the... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2005

1.0 out of 5 stars Inappropriate for Children
I dare say some adults and kids might find this book funny, but that doesn't make it good or appropriate. Who is it aimed at? . . . Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, Factual, Fun for Kids and Adults too...
Bought this book in a hurry as we know and love the books by Babette Cole and thought it would be just another zany story like the others we have read. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2002 by aimie.turner@talk21.com

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