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Biographical note
Jodie Lancet-Grant is an award-winning publishing professional and children's author. She was moved to write for children after she searched for picture books featuring LGBT+ families, to read to her twin daughters, wanting to see their family reflected back at them. Lydia Corry studied painting at the Royal College of Art. Since graduating she has followed in the footsteps of her mother Sally Gardner and devoted herself to children's books. The Pirate Mums is her debut picture book.*** Shortlisted for the 2023 Leeds Book Awards in the KS1 Category ***
"With warm, friendly illustrations, and plenty of fantastical beings to spot in the background, this story has a lovely message for kids who enjoy quieter pursuits and a little time alone."
Erika McGann, author of What is a Peachick
"With a heartwarming message of accepting differences in yourself and others, this story shows a child-friendly view of the tummy aches and worries that go along with the pressure of trying to fit in with everyone else and how great it feels when you can be yourself."
Children's Books Ireland, Pride Reading Guide
A gorgeously illustrated, delightfully funny story with thoughtful incidental representation and a lovely message of friendship and being yourself, not to mention EMO UNICORNS - what more could you want?!
Harry Woodgate, author and illustrator of Grandad's Camper (Winner, Best Illustrated Book, Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2022)
Loved this joyous and inclusive celebration of quiet heroes and the magic of being yourself.
Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Author of books including Good News and Never Show a T-rex a Book
If you want your child to grow up wide-eyed and ready to embrace the richness of the world, then this is the book for you.
Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Author of books including Good News and Never Show a T-rex a Book
This book is bursting with creativity, warmth and imagination, with a powerful message about celebrating each other's and our own unique identities.
Sarah Hagger-Holt, Author of Nothing Ever Happens Here and Proud of Me
An uplifting, joyous story full of colour, humour and heart
Ian Eagleton, author of Nen and the Lonely Fisherman
This is a story for every family and every bookshelf, with charming illustrations and an important message.
Gareth Peter, author of My Daddies
Praise for The Pirate Mums: A rainbow-hued riot of sea shanties and pirate banter.
The Guardian
Praise for The Pirate Mums: This brilliantly fun story is a lovely book to read aloud, with a heart-warming message.
Booktrust