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Happy Mum, Happy Baby: My Adventures into Motherhood Hardcover – 5 Sept. 2017

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From the I'm a Celebrity and Sunday Times Number One Bestseller!

A positive and uplifting book about what it is to be a mother and all things mum and baby by Celebrity Mum of the Year and phenomenally popular vlogger, author, TV presenter and actress Giovanna Fletcher.

Being a mum is an incredible journey, a remarkable experience that changes how we look, how we feel, who we are. As mothers we are strong, protective, proud. We feel a love like no other.

But being a parent can be hard too. It challenges us physically, mentally, emotionally. There are the days where just managing to fit a shower in amidst the endless feeding, entertaining young children and surviving on a lack of sleep feels like an achievement. With so many people ready to offer 'advice' on the best way to parent, it can feel like you are getting it all wrong.

Since Giovanna and her husband Tom Fletcher have had their sons Buzz and Buddy, they have been sharing glimpses of their family life. With an infectiously positive outlook and happy take on all things mum-related, Giovanna has developed a following of fellow parents and mums-to-be.

This is not a book about how to have the perfect family experience - Gi would be the first to admit she is winging it just as much as the rest of us - instead it is an honest, upbeat and incredibly personal account of her own experience of having a family. In Happy Mum, Happy Baby Giovanna shares her own journey through parenthood and in doing so, she looks at what it is to be a mother today, encourages you to be confident in yourself as a parent and celebrates how putting a focus on being a happy and confident mum can really make for a happy baby.

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Her trademark humour and honesty remind us that positivity is key to making it as a mum... Giovanna knows there's no perfect way to parent - and that's why we will always love her! ― OK!

Whether you have little ones of your own or not, this honest, touching, wise and at times very funny book from mum, McFly wife and author Gi is a joy. Being this honest takes guts, and she does it with dignity, grace and incredible warmth ― Heat

An honest, positive and uplifting story that will leave you with a warm heart. ― OK!

About the Author

Giovanna grew up in Essex with her Italian dad Mario, mum Kim, big sister Giorgina and little brother Mario, and with family playing such a big part of her life it was only natural that she had always dreamed of having children of her own.

Giovanna and her husband Tom Fletcher have two young sons Buzz and Buddy and share glimpses of their family life through their YouTube channels (giovannasworld) and on their social media (twitter: @mrsgifletcher, facebook: MrsGiFletcher and Instagram: mrsgifletcher).

A bestselling novelist, actress, TV presenter, vlogger and blogger, Giovanna is most importantly a mum and her pledge to spread positivity wherever she goes has earned her a vast following.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Coronet (5 Sept. 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1473651204
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473651203
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.19 x 3.18 x 24.13 cm
  • Customer reviews:
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Giovanna grew up in England, Essex with her Italian dad Mario, mum Kim, big sister Giorgina and little brother Mario, and spent most of her childhood talking to herself (it seems no one wanted to listen) or reading books.

At thirteen she left Essex behind to attend the full-time Sylvia Young Theatre School, where she met her husband Tom Fletcher. Following SYTS she completed an acting BA (hons) at Rose Bruford – since then she's been acting, chaperoning mini actors and dabbling in a spot of freelance journalism for heat, Bliss and Recognise magazines. She currently writes a weekly blog for Hello! Online and posts weekly vlogs on her YouTube channel. Most importantly, she is also mum to two little boys called Buzz and Buddy.

Giovanna is a firm believer in the power of magpies and positive energy. To see what makes Giovanna smile, view her blog at www.giovannasworld.com, or her Twitter page @mrsgifletcher

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Customers find this book to be a refreshing and honest account of motherhood, with one review highlighting its great look at the highs and lows of parenthood. Moreover, the book is enlightening and humorous, making readers laugh and cry, and is particularly brilliant for new mothers. Additionally, they appreciate the beautiful photographs of Giovanna's family and the author's openness throughout the book.

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125 customers mention ‘Honesty’125 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's honesty, describing it as a lovely and completely truthful account of motherhood that provides insight into the highs and lows of parenting.

"...relaxed about having my little girl already due to such an honest book about motherhood (The good and the bad!) Thank you Gi, never change :) xx" Read more

"...A brilliant book written with humour and honesty that I thoroughly enjoyed." Read more

"...What I love about this book is that it is one woman's very honest account of her experience as a mother...." Read more

"...It is a true journal of Giovanna's personal journey in to a scary, isolating and yet extremely rewarding world of parenthood, told in a way that the..." Read more

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Customers find the book enlightening and uplifting, describing it as a heartfelt account that inspires readers.

"...Just simply an overlook into her own journey and sharing some lovely, (and sad) stories...." Read more

"...to listen to, she has a wonderful tone for reading and as the story was so personal to her you felt the emotion of what she had written...." Read more

"...As new parents to a 4 month old, this book gave me a lot of comfort as a new mum who was no longer able to see any family or friends in order to..." Read more

"...the way Giovanna feels about parenting, she has such an admirable way of understanding that the tantrums and difficult bits are part of the learning..." Read more

52 customers mention ‘Humor’52 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, making them laugh and cry, and appreciate the author's honest and bubbly writing style.

"...A brilliant book written with humour and honesty that I thoroughly enjoyed." Read more

"...The book offers you a cry, a laugh, a heart-warming hug and some different ideas of how to see things and for me the end of the book had the..." Read more

"I loved reading this book! It made me laugh out loud so many times and felt so relatable. Just what I needed to read." Read more

"...It's written so beautifully, you feel like you're best friend is talking to you...." Read more

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Customers find this book extremely helpful for new mothers, with many noting it's a brilliant read and a great gift option. One customer particularly appreciates the parenting wisdom and birth strategies included.

"...Its not a tip book, a fancy parenting book or a guide. Just simply an overlook into her own journey and sharing some lovely, (and sad) stories...." Read more

"...'s personal journey in to a scary, isolating and yet extremely rewarding world of parenthood, told in a way that the everyday Mum can relate to,..." Read more

"...Its such a gift to all mothers, who in spare moments of the day doubt themselves or worry about their parenting choices, it's reassuring,..." Read more

"...Parts of the book are tedious in the extreme, and basically an account of things that happened to her with little attempt to inject humour or real..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's content, with its beautiful photographs of Giovanna's family, and one customer notes how everyone is welcomed in the book.

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"...Giovanna is open, warm and endearing, she writes from the heart and this works so well with this book being about the "adventures" of..." Read more

"I love the Fletchers so knew I would love this book! Gi is so open and honest about her journey of motherhood!..." Read more

"...I liked the light heated funny stories about the fletcher family and how open and honest of a writer Giovanna is." Read more

"An open and honest account of what's it's really like to start a family. Loved this book and could relate to some of it...." Read more

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Whether you’re a Mum-to-be wanting a realistic insight into the crazy world of parenting or an ‘already parent’ like me, who finds joy in the realisation that “Thank goodness, it’s not just me”, this is the book for you. P.S you will also want to be best friends with her by the end of the first chapter.
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  • unknown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Never fail to disappoint! Brilliant book :)
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 March 2017
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    I've followed Gi since having a nose through Instagram one day. I came across Tom Fletcher (Her Husband) and being a big Mcfly fan I followed him. I then saw multiple posts about the children they have together, and a really cute video of Tom, Buzz and some dandelions! (Aw!) I then decided to follow Gi afterwards, on Facebook and Instagram. I loved her posts and looked into her fiction books. I have them all on my shelf and loved them instantly, also bought Toms 'Christmasaraus' book for my Nephew- which is great by the way. Anyway enough rambling- when I saw this book I knew I would be ordering it straight away. Currently pregnant with my first baby (5 weeks to go!) and already a fan of her fiction, I knew this would be a great read. Its not a tip book, a fancy parenting book or a guide. Just simply an overlook into her own journey and sharing some lovely, (and sad) stories. Beautifully written and detailed, this is a book perfect for parents and mums to be if your looking for a giggle or a smile. I've only got two chapters left to read and feel so much more relaxed about having my little girl already due to such an honest book about motherhood (The good and the bad!) Thank you Gi, never change :) xx
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  • Kel M
    5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book written with humour and honesty that I thoroughly enjoyed.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2018
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    I purchased this book on my kindle as had wanted to read it for a while but when I needed a new book on audio I thought I would give it ago. It appealed to me as I love the anecdotes that I have seen Giovanna Fletcher post on social media and because she was reading it herself.

    This book did not disappoint it was a joy to listen to, she has a wonderful tone for reading and as the story was so personal to her you felt the emotion of what she had written. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book and think I preferred listening to if I had actually read it as the delivery was brilliant.

    I love the approach in this book as to how she has had some major parenting wins but like the rest of us it isn't always easy and she hasn't just glossed over them, she has been honest and shown that everyone has days and even weeks where parenting can be really tough but no matter what it is always worth it.

    A brilliant book written with humour and honesty that I thoroughly enjoyed.
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  • HappyMum2019
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for a new mum!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 April 2020
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    I absolutely love this book. I started reading it when the whole country first went into lockdown due to covid 19. As new parents to a 4 month old, this book gave me a lot of comfort as a new mum who was no longer able to see any family or friends in order to seek reassurance that everything I was doing as a mum was right! What I love about this book is that it is one woman's very honest account of her experience as a mother. She talks about her highs and lows, making rods for her own back and how she overcame them. So many parts I read and thought omg I know exactly what she means! I have felt that too! Its like talking to a friend about what they did as a mum, she doesn't say what is right or wrong or what you must do but just what she did and I have learnt so much from it and it was an extremely enjoyable read. I am now listening to the happy mum, happy baby podcasts. This book has kept me company and given me confidence at a time when I needed it more than ever! Thankyou.
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  • MuddledMummyMoss
    4.0 out of 5 stars For any type of Mum
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 September 2017
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    Reading this at a time in my life where I am past by the baby stage thanks to a very recent miscarriage and with a 10,8 and 5 year old, was both a great thing and a bad thing-hence the 4*. My feelings towards the book changed throughout, which is why its always important-whether Fiction or non-fiction to finish a book before judging it. The opening chapter that details an early miscarriage really offered me comfort and reassurance that it is Ok to be sad, however early in pregnancy you miscarriage (there's a whole blog waiting for me to write here, but I wont bog down this review with "my feelings"). Giovanna is open, warm and endearing, she writes from the heart and this works so well with this book being about the "adventures" of Motherhood, rather than a self-help book, which, although I know was not the purpose of the book, it does help and will help women in a lot of ways. Where the "writing from the heart" hinders the text, is the sometimes confusing lack of chronology, but this in no means makes it hard to read or lessons the books appeal.
    It is a true journal of Giovanna's personal journey in to a scary, isolating and yet extremely rewarding world of parenthood, told in a way that the everyday Mum can relate to, even if she cant get on a plane and tour with her hubby! It opens the discussion of how tough being a new parent can be - not just emotionally but physically. The changing body, the leaky boobs, the stiches (No one ever discusses how bloody awful and painful your boobs and "foof", as she calls it, are in those first few weeks). It discusses toilet training, sleep training, just how hard it can be to get outside and these are all things that women assume other women are just able to do, when the reality is we are all dealing with the "mummy Sweats" and the overwhelming fear of judgement from others.
    Whilst not everyone will feel the way Giovanna feels about parenting, she has such an admirable way of understanding that the tantrums and difficult bits are part of the learning process, everyone is welcomed in the book. Giovanna does not say her way is the right way or that you should feel this or feel that, rather its how she felt but she is not judging or assuming others should feel that way-and that's refreshing. I certainly couldn't relate to the "strange sadness" Giovanna feels when Buzz, after months of hard bedtimes, just goes to sleep without fuss- I was rejoicing and not "missing" my children when an evening of peace is upon me, but this is where the beauty of the book lies-in the fact it is not judging, it doesn't preach, it simply shares HER experiences.
    Its refreshing.
    The book offers you a cry, a laugh, a heart-warming hug and some different ideas of how to see things and for me the end of the book had the greatest words of wisdom. Whether a working Mum or a stay at home Mum, Giovanna's message is clear- you are creating something wonderful and sustainable when having children and they will be what stays with you (not in your home-hopefully LOL) what will surround you when your retired and no longer in the "thick" of your career or making home. I also love that the internet, which is often bashed as a place for bullying, trolling and negativity in this new age of social media dominance, as a great place, a place for love and support and above all community, so you do not have to feel isolated or alone.
    I would recommend this book to anyone with, or thinking of having babies. I would, and this may seem strange, recommend it to anyone who is having problems with their own self-worth or feeling low, as its about empowering women to support and listen rather than judge and comment.
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  • Joanna Adamson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh Out Loud and Relatable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 December 2024
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    I loved reading this book! It made me laugh out loud so many times and felt so relatable. Just what I needed to read.
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  • Klee
    5.0 out of 5 stars So true, so funny
    Reviewed in Germany on 22 June 2017
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    A must read for every mum. As a first-time mum, I couldn't put this book down.
    As Fletcher mentioned in the book herself, this isn't a guide book, she isn't giving any advice, but sharing her own experiences.
    There were so many things, which I thought, "yes, that happened to me, too!" You really feel with her, it was just the right mix of telling the facts with a good sense of humour.
    The only downside is that she kept switching between the times of when she only had Buzz and when she has Buzz and Buddy. I guess that is because she was trying to cover the chapters by events, rather than just telling her story in chronological order. I didn't dampen my like for this book though.
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  • Bri
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Conversation About Moming
    Reviewed in the United States on 27 December 2020
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    I had my first baby and I felt lonely. Mommy & me groups seemed daunting and judgemental. However shortly after my son turned one I found Gi’s poscast and it helped ease my anxieties about motherhood. I have been listening to McFly since college and have seen The Fletchers YouTube videos so when I was looking for something to listen to on those long nights I found the Happy Mum; Happy Baby podcast. Very much like the podcast this book felt comfortable and nonjudgmental. I would recommend to any new mom. It lets you feel a sigh of relief and less lonely. Knowing someone has gone through the struggles you are feeling. Especially during this pandemic I think it is a great quarantine read. Great book for moms. I started this book and am in a different phase of parenting as I finish it. There is no rush to read it, because it is like listening to mom advice at the perfect time you need it.
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  • Michael Morris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on 16 April 2017
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    Such a wonderful book! Thank you Giovanna for being so open and honest. I highly recommend this book to all mom's and mom's to be.
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  • Simsalabimbim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ehrliches Buch
    Reviewed in Germany on 29 March 2018
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    Giovanna Fletcher beschreibt sehr ehrlich, wie es ist Mutter zu werden und zu sein. Ich bin sicher, für frisch gebackene Mütter oder einfach Frauen, die sich mit dem Thema befassen, werden es lieben. Ich fand es super!
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  • Zoe & Chris Greene
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good overall, dry in some places.
    Reviewed in the United States on 2 February 2020
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    Good book, a little dry in some places. Not what I was expecting but some chapters did make you feel a little better about becoming a new parent.
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