Mum's Busy Work

De: Jacinda Ardern, Ruby Jones

Narrado por: Jacinda Ardern

Even though day care is fun, it's still hard not to miss Mum throughout the week! But despite her busy job, there's always time for stories, time for games, time for hugs, and time for love.

Based on real conversations Jacinda Ardern had with her young daughter while she was prime minster of New Zealand, this book celebrates the relationship between working mums and their children. With striking art by Ruby Jones, Mum's Busy Work shows how, even when a parent and their child are apart during the day, the love between them is unquestionable.

It’s not fancy, just gentle and true.

Mum’s Busy Work is a touching little story about a child trying to understand why their mum has to go to work. It feels real and familiar, showing the mix of love, guilt, and pride that many families know too well.

Jacinda Ardern writes with warmth and honesty, and Ruby Jones’ lovely illustrations capture the small moments that make up everyday life — the rush in the morning, the waiting, and the hugs at the end of the day. It’s not fancy, just gentle and true. A sweet read at the end of a long day.