ISBN 978-1-923523-99-9
PAPERBACK
ISBN 978-1-923589-00-1
HARDCOVER
But Dad, where’s Mum?
When Mum goes to work, Jordy wonders, “But Dad, where’s Mum?”
Through gentle reassurance, Jordy learns why Mum’s healthcare job is important.
This warm picture book helps children understand separation, feel secure, and celebrate the love that remains strong across any distance.
Ideal for families with working parents and early years or social–emotional learning settings.
About the Author
Jessica Skye is an Adelaide-based nurse/midwife, veteran and mum who’s work aims to foster wellbeing and happiness in modern families. From her professional experience, Jessica thought she could pre-empt the peaks and valleys of new motherhood and returning to work. Instead, she learnt that parenting is a marathon; it is formidable but the highs are extraordinary.
Jessica receives perpetual inspiration from her toddler and she is raring to craft more, relevant and compassionate tales. But Dad, where’s Mum? is her debut picturebook, and she is thrilled to share it with young families.
@jessicaskye.picturebookauthor
About the Illustrator
Annabelle Hale is an author and illustrator based in Melbourne. She lives with her husband, daughter, and an introverted black cat. She grew up travelling to the country each weekend with her family and loves spending time outdoors in nature, drawing inspiration from native plants and animals.
Annabelle was previously a support worker for children with disabilities, and loved reading to her clients and seeing how the pictures would help them engage with the story.
@ahale.illustration