You may have seen the recent social media post from Sam about taking a social media break. It’s time for a Daddy and little one takeover to review the recent book we were sent. The Giant at Number Two – book review – Mummy Conquering Anxiety.
Daisy-May is known to everyone as having a vivid imagination, so when she tells her family that there is a giant living on their street, as usual nobody believes her. Nobody that is, except her Gran!
Tiny Tree Books
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Some of the previous reviews Sam has published
LIVELY LILA BLOG TOUR – A DANCE OF HAPPY DISCOVERY – MUMMY CONQUERING ANXIETY
THE ANNA’S GARDEN BLOG TOUR – MUMMY CONQUERING ANXIETY
THE LONELY TIGER BY TERENIA EDWARDS, SEVERUS LIAN (ILLUSTRATOR)
A little tribute
We are very thankful for such a supportive Mummy & wife. This blog and her other blogs are very special to her and it’s something she thrives on doing in her spare time.
The Giant at Number Two is a beautifully illustrated book, inspired by classic fairytales and with a wonderfully nostalgic feel.
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Daisy-May is known to everyone as having a vivid imagination, so when she tells her family that there is a giant living on their street, as usual nobody believes her. Nobody that is, except her Gran!
Excited that there may be a giant living in the neighbourhood (especially one that wears funny masks) they form a plan to find out all they can about him, in order to lure him into a trap. But is there really a giant living next door… and are giants as scary as the stories tell us?
The Giant at Number Two blends traditional storytelling with a self-referential twist that both children and parents will love, and will surely be a welcome addition to any family bookshelf.
Buy the book
The Giant at Number Two – book review – Mummy Conquering Anxiety. Shall we get on with the review?
Reviewing the book
My little girl loves to read a book. Mummy is better at it, but when asked, I love to read a book with her before bed, and this one was great to read.
Wearing a mask to hide the real us
Sam has written in the recent book reviews how these themes resonate with our family. It is important to post honest content that other people can relate this. After all, this is how the blog Mummy Conquering Anxiety was born.
Here are some of the snippets from the recent book reviews:
Snippet from – LIVELY LILA BLOG TOUR – A DANCE OF HAPPY DISCOVERY – MUMMY CONQUERING ANXIETY
ADHD is something which impacts our family. And therefore, it’s a subject we openly discuss with our child. Explaining to her that sometimes people think differently, due to how their brains operate and that is okay.
Lively Lila Book Review – Mummy Conquering Anxiety
We also incorporate gentle parenting into our parenting style. As such, we explain that people in her class can react differently due to their upbringing or emotions. And that people don’t always mean what they say. They cannot control how they behave and apologising is the way forward. We regularly apologise to my little one, if it’s needed. The message is that we are all human and nobody is perfect.
We want her to embrace everyone’s differences and uniqueness.
Snippet from – THE ANNA’S GARDEN BLOG TOUR – MUMMY CONQUERING ANXIETY
Neurodivergence factors into our family. It’s something we are open and honest about with her – explaining that sometimes another person’s brain may work differently. And that is completely okay. Something to be celebrated.
Anna’s Garden Book Review – Mummy Conquering Anxiety
Snippet from – THE LONELY TIGER BY TERENIA EDWARDS, SEVERUS LIAN (ILLUSTRATOR)
I particularly love the sentiment that different is good. And it’s what makes you unique. Also, seeing the image of you that a friend of family member sees, can change the way you think about yourself.
The Lonely Tiger Book Review – Mummy Conquering Anxiety
Such a heartwarming book, with a special, much-needed message. Especially in today’s world.
The publisher
Tiny Tree is an independent children’s book imprint based in Manchester, UK: specialising in
children’s picture books, chapter books, and YA. Tiny Tree books are written for
children, encouraging them to be themselves and live their own truths. In 2023 Tiny Tree was
acquired by publisher Andrews UK.
For more information please contact Anthony Barlow, Publicity & Marketing Manager.
How the themes in the book relate to us
The little one is learning about growth, life cycles and everything in nature at school this term. They hatched their butterflies and recently let them go in the school playground. We are reading Monkey Puzzle, by Julia Donaldson and also Jack & The Beanstalk.
My fave parts of the book
My absolute favourite part of the book is the Gran who totally believes everything Daisy-May says and even has at midnight steakout to seek out the giant. She also makes sure he isn’t a bad giant.
Summary
Having read through Sam’s previous boon reviews, these books have a way of resonating with us as a family. For that reason, I would encourage you to check out Tiny Tree Books and the amazing children’s books they publish.
These stories help us to broach difficult topics with our little one in a child-friendly way.