Books like My mum's going to explode by Jeremy Strong
Nicholas watches his mother’s belly grow and realizes a baby is on the way, setting the stage for big life changes. The story follows his excitement and the increasingly absurd plans of his granny, who declares she wants to move into the garden. As the family prepares for the new arrival, a larger, humorous twist is revealed that keeps readers laughing and curious about what’s next.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jeremy Strong
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