While we all love reading it can get a bit tiresome when you have little ones, especially after reading the same toddler book 15 times in a row. I loved reading to my children but now they are 12 and 20 and I read some books so many times I can still remember all the words to this day. We assume it’s these parents that this selection of parody books is aimed at!
We love these books so much, based on famous children’s books, but definitely not for children’s eyes though they should make the grown ups chuckle a little. Each book puts a very adult twist on a children’s story. Here’s the rundown on each one:
We’re Going on a Bar Hunt – Emlyn Rees
If you’re a parent you understand the logistics of organising a night out. The next World War would be easier to plan, and possibly cause less bother too as the parents in We’re Going on a Bar Hunt know full well.
The Very Hungover Caterpillar – Emlyn Rees
Continuing the theme, the second book from the same author concentrates on the managing to look after the children after said night out. We’ve all been there, and this little book for anyone who fondly remembers the original, or is always reading it to their own children.
The Very Hungover Caterpillar US
The Very Hungover Caterpillar UK
The Very Thirsty Lady – Julie Whitley
Continuing the theme (you’d think kids were enough to drive us to drink) is The Very Thirsty Lady, a spin on the same children’s classic. If you’re wondering what the average parent drinks through, you can follow the journey here.
The Teenager Who Came to Tea – Emlyn Rees
We all know what it’s like to have a sulky teenager hanging around. If I’m honest I might rather tea with a tiger.
The Teenager Who Came to Tea US
The Teenager Who Came to Tea UK
Where the Wild Mums Are – Katie Blackburn
Most mums don’t get much chance to get out and get dressed up and when we do we like to let our hair down!
Go the F**k to Sleep – Adam Mansbach
Having little ones is a treasure, it really is but there are some long nights involved and we’re fairly sure this has gone through many a parent’s head.
You have to F**cking Eat – Adam Mansbach
The author even has the dinner time battles covered in his second book along a similar theme!
Toddlers are **sholes (It’s not your Fault) – Bunmi Laditan
For that weary parent who is fed up of picking food and 700 bricks at a time off the floor.
The Honest Toddler: A Child’s Guide to Parenting – The Honest Toddler
From the Honest Toddler on social media, The Honest Toddler, if you want to know what your little one is really thinking.
Wine Makes Mummy Clever – Andy Riley
Yeah, you know it!
Well that gave us a well needed laugh, we hope you had a chuckle too! If you already own any of these books we’d love it if you sent us a review!
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