Here are some stories about the brilliance of mums so your offspring can celebrate your worth, not just on Mother’s Day but on every day. But eventually the whole juggle will involve one too many balls, the whole thing will topple and she needs her loved ones to help her get things straight again. When Sarah, Percy and Bill wake up to find their Owl Mother gone, the trio are anxious for her to return. They ponder over where she might be and fret amongst themselves until a happy reunion ensues. Reading in pregnancy is a great way to relax and prepare yourself for the arrival of your little one. It's also the last time you're likely to have much 'me-time' for a while, so we recommend you make the most of it. From fixing vacuum cleaners and knitting spacesuits to do wheelies on bikes and telling the best stories, there are many reasons why mums are fantastic.

This board books takes the spirit of Dahl’s work and way with words, paring it with some of Blake’s illustrations for a phizz-whizzing celebration of all mothers do. When the child sees “red, red, RED!”, the patient mummy surrounds them with love and teaches them to take a deep breath and count to ten instead.

Here are some unmissable reads for mums-to-be as recommended by the team here at Tommy's. 1. Happy Mum, Happy Baby, by Giovanna Fletcher While the images show the parent hunting for her keys, trying to cook with a toddler hanging off her leg and half-heartedly playing hide-and-seek by covering her face with a book, her daughter’s adoration and appreciation for her care shines through in the words. Mums know it can be exhausting carry the load alone – mentally as well as physically – and this beautiful story does a sensitive job of explaining why some days they need a little TLC.

Being a mum sometimes feels like working for the most ungrateful boss with never-ending demands, no holidays and terrible pay. We all know what we do is amazing and that deep down, our children do appreciate us, but it doesn’t hurt to remind them from time to time, does it? After all, mums aren’t just kind, bold and brave – they gloriumptious, ferocious and very good at chasing away rotsome beasts!

This witty but tender ‘spotter’s guide’ to mums is perfect for slightly older kids, and a great way to open up discussions about how much mums do if you are feeling under appreciated. Who wouldn’t want to grow up to be just like Mummy? She’s practical, creative and adventurous – but totally down to Earth in this story too. While we adore our children, some days the word “Mum” could be interchanged for “Servant” (or “Mug”), especially since the pandemic hit and disproportionately impacted on our mental and physical demands in the home.