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Look who’s talking about Lulu La Ru

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Reviews and Interviews

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Chatting with Jesse Mulligan.

“Just learn to be yourself and you will find your role in the family and the children will help define it.”

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Gina talks to Jesse about being a
step-mum.

What they’re saying in local news.

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Volume 2 Reviews

Lulu La Ru: Step-Mum Shambles

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“ This is the second engaging book as this sassy step-mum steps out of her comfort zone and throws herself into many awkward situations.”

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NZ Booklovers, review.

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“ Mr Nine loved this book. It was pitched at just the right angle for him. He has a stepfather of his own so was interested to follow the interaction between Lulu and her stepchildren, Coco and Rosa.”

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Reviewer: Jo Savta

​NZ Booklovers, interview.

NZ Herald, Canvas Magazine

“ This is the perfect book for step-families to enjoy together, as Lulu La Ru throws herself into the challenge of being a Super Terrific Extra Parent - aka STEP mum.”​

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MORE FM Book Club with Karen McMillan and Nick Rado.

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Hawkes Bay Today, Northern Advocate, Bay of Plenty Times, Wanganui Chronicle, Wairarapa Times-Age and Rotorua Daily Mail

In The News

Lulu La Ru: Steps Up as a Step-Mum

Volume 1 Reviews

Lulu La Ru: Steps Up as a Step-Mum

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“ The intention is to provide an inclusive narrative that showcases all women in mothering roles as being on the same team.”

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From the Northern Advocate interview with Gina.

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Super Terrific Extra Parents have numerous tough tasks on their hands. Based on her own experiences as a stepmother of two young girls.”

 

Rural Living Magazine, review,
April edition, page 35.

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“ This is such a refreshing book. A lovely, kind, caring step-mum takes centre stage in an entertaining read that reveals the love and fun of being part of a blended family.”

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NZ Booklovers, review.

NZ Booklovers, interview.

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“ However it finds you, motherhood is a whole new world. Meet Lulu La Ru - a "Super Terrific Extra Parent" (also known as a S.T.E.P.-Mum). ”

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Reviewer: Karen McMillan 

Moxie press.

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“ A delightful book for 7-12 year olds and their families that follows the adventures (and hilarious misadventures!) of a new step-mum as she finds her special role in the family.

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Grownups, promotion​.

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“ A delightful short rhyming text novel about a glamorous wealthy young woman with a big house and no worries who suddenly becomes a Step-mum – a Super Terrific Extra parent.”

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Bobs books blog, review.

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