A Card for My Mum
A Card for My Mum by Bashabi Fraser is a lively picture book published by Lantana in 2025, featuring 26 pages in English. This story unfolds on the eve of Mother’s Day, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of shops adorned with lights and gifts as a young girl embarks on a quest to find the perfect card for her mother. The narrative highlights her search among various festive items, emphasizing the importance of representation and the unique qualities of her mum.
Readers will discover a heartwarming exploration of identity and belonging as the girl reflects on her mother’s distinctive traits, from her jingle-jangle bangles to her elegant silk kameez. The book joyfully celebrates the bond between mothers and children, inviting readers to appreciate the diversity of motherhood. Through its engaging illustrations and relatable storyline, this picture book offers a meaningful perspective on the significance of finding one’s own representation in the world.
Official synopsis Publisher
“It is Mother’s Day tomorrow and the shops are sparkling with lights and gifts, with people, laughter and excitement – looking for the perfect gift to bring a smile of joy to mums at home. Among the candles and balloons, the orchids and chocolate hearts, one young girl searches for a card that features a mum who looks like hers. Her mum has gold bangles that jingle-jangle when she washes the curry pots. Her mum wears silk kameez when she buys papaya at the market. Her mum has dark eyes that flash when she dances the bhangra. What will the little girl do if she can’t find a card with a mum who looks like hers? A lively, inclusive picture book about identity and belonging that joyfully celebrates mums and motherhood.”–Publisher.
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