I Love My Mummy Book Review — A Heartwarming Picture Book About Mothers for Toddlers

 

I Love My Mummy is a heartwarming picture storybook that beautifully captures the special bond between a mother and her child.

Do you remember the lines from Nissim Ezekiel’s poem Night of the Scorpion? At the end of the poem, after enduring pain for twenty hours, the mother says:

“Thank God the scorpion picked on me / And spared my children.”

This powerful line reflects a mother’s unconditional love for her child — a feeling that is wonderfully portrayed in this book.

Written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Emma Dodd, this book combines a touching story with bright, engaging illustrations that instantly appeal to toddlers.

A Treasure to Keep

• This is a book that many mothers would love to keep as a memory of their child’s early years, as this stage of life passes very quickly.
• It is a wonderful read-aloud story that both mothers and children can relate to.
• The book talks about everyday moments such as wiping tears, singing, cooking, bathing, reading, tickling and kissing — all the small things that mean so much.
• In return, the child expresses love for everything about their mother and believes that everyone else will love her too.

A Special Book for Special Moments

• The story also works as a beautiful picture book that easily attracts young readers.
• Suitable for ages 3–5, the book includes special pages at the end that children can fill in, making it more personal.
• Even after children outgrow this book, they can return to it later and relive the loving memories they shared with their mother.

All in All

I Love My Mummy is a tender, emotional, and comforting book that celebrates motherhood and early childhood. It is perfect for bedtime reading, bonding time, and creating lasting memories — especially for families who also enjoy gentle bedtime stories like Snuggle Up Tight.

I highly recommend it for mothers and toddlers who enjoy feel-good and touching stories.