Sunny Gets to Work
Zanni Louise author Susie Oh illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Watkins Media Limited
Publishing:25th Aug '26
£12.99
This title is due to be published on 25th August, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
From inside-out shirts to overflowing baths, 4-year-old Sunny's house is always a bit chaotic. When mama tries to order pizza using the remote and dad falls asleep in the baby's cot, Sunny knows he needs to step up and help. But he soon discovers that running a household isn’t as easy as he thought. In the end, Sunny learns an important lesson: no matter how messy things get, family love is what matters most. Perfect for children ages 3-6, this family book for kids embraces the messiness of family life with two working parents, offering valuable lessons and a refreshing perspective. With its positive message, it reassures families that it’s okay to make mistakes as long as you stick together. Susie Oh’s vibrant illustrations bring the cheeky story to life, highlighting the joyful chaos and diversity of Sunny’s Brasian family. This celebration of the love and joy that shines through the chaos makes it a must-read for every busy household!
"[A] sweet, funny story about making order from chaos. . . . We all know how hard it can be to balance home and work and family. Sunny shows us how to make it work with love and cooperation and a big extra helping of humor."
– Ruth McNally Barshaw, author-illustrator of The Ellie McDoodle series
"Such a charming celebration of the joy that shines through all messy chaos of busy family life. Gentle, funny and shows that, at the end of the day, what matters most … is always love.”
– Patrice Karst, bestselling author of The Invisible String
"The most honest story I've ever read, not just for children. A necessary story, one that brings relief to mothers and speaks to every member of the family . . . beautiful."
– Ana Sanfelippo, award-winning illustrator of We're Moving House and Sunny Side Up
"Sunny Gets To Work is a funny, relatable and ultimately heartwarming story that brilliantly captures contemporary family life."
– Helen Docherty, bestselling author of The Snatchabookand more
"A cute, heartwarming story with beautifully illustrated chaos!"
– Philip Cullen, illustrator of Wonder Mums and Dragon Dave Not So Brave
"This story is an uplifting reminder that we can treasure family time, even when we’re surrounded by chaos."
– Lisa Varchol Perron, children’s author, poet, and psychotherapist
ISBN: 9781917194167
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
32 pages
New edition