Where’s My Mummy? by Carolyn Crimi, illustrated by John Manders

This story is set at night in an eerie graveyard and shadowy woods. Does this send a chill down your spine? Be pleasantly surprised though as this is a gentle spooky story.

It’s bedtime and baby mummy is not ready to sleep. He wants to play one more game of “Hide and Shriek”. Impatient while hiding, Baby Mummy goes in search of Mama Mummy and ventures through the dark woods trying to convince himself “I’m not scared”

The illustrations and storyline work well together and will delight young readers. It is also a great read-aloud.

Recommended for junior primary

Reviewed by Coral

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Published by Candlewick Press (2008)