A mother is a house

tender · playful · colourful · imaginative

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What is A mother is a house about?

A baby sees their mother in many different ways: a house, a car, a lullaby, a road and a story. Through bright, bold illustrations and playful rhyming phrases, the book follows their first year together, from before birth to those exciting first steps. As the child grows, their mother provides comfort, protection, warmth and encouragement. A tender celebration of the everyday bond between a mother and child, told from a baby's curious and imaginative point of view.

About the author

Aurore Petit is a French author and illustrator who creates bright, playful books for children. She studied art in Strasbourg and now lives in Nantes, where she brings words and pictures together. Her simple, colourful style makes everyday family moments feel funny and full of imagination. Aurore is well known for A Mother Is a House and My Baby Sister Is a Diplodocus. Her books invite readers to smile, notice little details and enjoy stories together.