Daddy is My Hero

A wonderful celebration of dads - full of fantasy, fun and... fancy dress!

He might be a superhero to his child, but in this welcome contemporary portrait Dad also does the shopping, cooking, cleaning and bathtime routine... Bright, bold illustrations and a simple rhyme scheme make this a lovely bedtime read for even the youngest children.

Selected by the Fatherhood Institute for their 'Fathers Story Week' programme

A wonderful celebration of dads - full of fantasy, fun and...fancy dress!

This tribute to dads everywhere is the ideal story for father and child to share at bedtime - and make plans for an exciting time the next day!

Dawn Richards (Author) Dawn Richards is the author of several books for Random House Children’s Publishers UK including Daddy is My Hero, Duck’s Easter Egg Hunt, Little Duck's First Christmas and I Love You, Mummy Duck. Jane Massey (Illustrator) Jane Massey studied Graphic Design at Kingston University and went on to work for several agencies in London and Hong Kong. Since moving into illustration she has worked on numerous children's books including Let's Play Peek-a-boo! as well as commissions for advertising, packaging and greetings cards. She lives in Brighton with her partner and young son.

My daddy looks quite normal, no different from the rest ... 
But my daddy is a HERO, the greatest dad, the best! 
 
A child plays dressing up with Dad, and together they go on some amazing adventures. As if by magic, Dad becomes a cowboy and a knight, fights pirates and flies a spaceship, all in the course of one special day together. 
 
This is a tender, touching tribute to all the heroic dads out there!

I Love You, Mummy Duck

What would Mummy Duck's perfect Mother's Day be? Little Duck has got some ideas to make it really special!

Heidi D'hamers lives in Belgium. Widely published around the world, Heidi is a hugely exciting new talent in the UK, and we are delighted to have spotted her. 
 
Dawn Richards is the author of several books for Random House Children’s Publishers UK including Daddy is My Hero, Duck’s Easter Egg Hunt, Little Duck's First Christmas and I Love You, Mummy Duck. Dawn lives in London.

It's Mummy Duck's first ever Mother's Day and when Little Duck takes her on a special picnic, they dream about their perfect day together. Would it be a room full of cakes, a garden party, a visit to a chocolate factory? Soon it's the end of the day though and they haven't done any of the things they've thought about - will Mummy Duck have had a lovely day after all? 
 
A gorgeous, gentle, reassuring tale which is perfect for Mother's Day.

Duck's Easter Egg Hunt

A delicious Easter treat of a read -- will Duck's friends find her lost egg?

This would be a great gift for any child instead of an Easter egg!

DUCK'S EASTER EGG HUNT 
 
DAWN RICHARDS &amp; HEIDI D'HAMERS 
 
PICTURE CORGI

Heidi D'hamers lives in Belgium. Widely published around the world, Heidi is a hugely exciting new talent in the UK, and we are delighted to have spotted her. 
 
Dawn Richards is the author of several books for Random House Children’s Publishers UK including Duck’s Easter Egg Hunt, Little Duck's First Christmas and I Love You, Mummy Duck. Dawn lives in London.

With gorgeously colourful illustrations and a gloriously glittery cover, this book is PERFECT for sharing over a delicious chocolate egg! 
 
Duck is so excited about the Easter egg hunt she's organised that she loses her own precious egg. 
OH NO, DUCK!!! Duck is devastated, but all her friends (including three little bunnies: Hoppy, Poppy and Floppy) join together to help her. 
 
Children will delight in spotting the hidden eggs and helping the animals to help poor Duck.

Dawn Richards

Jane Massey

Beautiful and easy to read for any mummy and child it’s colourful, full of character, and really brings magic to life. 5 stars

The perfect book to share with mum on Mother's Day, and every day - celebrate just how magic mums can be with this heartwarming treat. A riveting rhyming read, this explores all the magic things a mum can do.

A heart-warming story which celebrates everyone's mum...a wonderful present for Mums to share with their children.

I think my mummy's MAGIC - I notice every day . . . 
That whenever MAGIC happens, Mummy's never far away! 
 
From a morning cuddle to a bedtime kiss, follow a mum and her little one through the day as they find magic in the simplest of things. The perfect gift to share with Mum on Mother's Day and every day. 
 
Just as the bestselling Daddy is My Hero celebrated dads, this is a celebration of mums and the magic they do every day!

Dawn Richards

Praise for My Mummy is Magic

Beautiful and easy to read for any mummy and child it’s colourful, full of character, and really brings magic to life. 5 stars

The perfect book to share with mum on Mother's Day, and every day - celebrate just how magic mums can be with this heartwarming treat. A riveting rhyming read, this explores all the magic things a mum can do.

A heart-warming story which celebrates everyone's mum...a wonderful present for Mums to share with their children.

Beautiful and easy to read for any mummy and child it’s colourful, full of character, and really brings magic to life. 5 stars

The perfect book to share with mum on Mother's Day, and every day - celebrate just how magic mums can be with this heartwarming treat. A riveting rhyming read, this explores all the magic things a mum can do.

A heart-warming story which celebrates everyone's mum...a wonderful present for Mums to share with their children.

Beautiful and easy to read for any mummy and child it’s colourful, full of character, and really brings magic to life. 5 stars

The perfect book to share with mum on Mother's Day, and every day - celebrate just how magic mums can be with this heartwarming treat. A riveting rhyming read, this explores all the magic things a mum can do.

A heart-warming story which celebrates everyone's mum...a wonderful present for Mums to share with their children.

Books by Dawn Richards

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