The Illustrated Mum
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Narrated by:
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Josie Lawrence
About this listen
Marigold's daughter thinks she is the most beautiful mum in the world, but she wishes she wouldn't spend so much money and stay out all night - it's scary.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Decent story, good narrator, but kind of annoying characters...
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5 out of 5 stars
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amazing
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