That's My Mum (Somali-English)

Author: Henriette Barkow
Illustrated by: Derek Brazell
Picture Book: 24 page(s)
Age Range: 3 - 7

Book Description:

Mia and her friend Kai don't look like their mums. When Mia goes out with her mum people assume that she's not her mum. When Mia and Kai go out together with their mums there is total confusion. This never happens when they go out with their dads. Based on a true stoy, Mia tells of her experience of being judged by the colour of her skin.

Books for keeps
"An excellent book"

The Guide to Literacy Resources 2002
"A warm and simple story of how two children frustrated by others' assuming their Mums are their babysitters or their childminders, find a solution! Simple text and beautiful illustrations... provoke thought and discussion."

Nursery Education
"This book raises awareness of a difficult issue in an easily accessible way."