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Have you read The Quick Guide to Parenting? Post your feedback on the book by 15 November for a chance to win £100 Love2Shop voucher!

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SorchaMumsnet · 27/09/2016 15:59

From what they said to the man at the bus stop, to where you found the remote control, when you're a parent laughing at what gets hurled in your direction is beyond important.

Laura Quick's hilarious collection of observational illustrations about the everyday life of a parent will almost certainly raise a smile of recognition and a chuckle of solidarity.

We've got 50 copies of The Quick Guide to Parenting to give away - apply for yours now.

We ask all winners to share their thoughts about the book on this discussion thread. You don't have to win a free copy to take part in the discussion - anyone who has read The Quick Guide to Parenting can post their feedback (and you can buy a copy now)

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Have you read The Quick Guide to Parenting? Post your feedback on the book by 15 November for a chance to win £100 Love2Shop voucher!
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Uzma01 · 02/12/2016 10:18

Any news on the winner?

tishist · 15/11/2016 23:13

Sounds funny, would love to read it

GeorgeW78 · 15/11/2016 23:06

Enjoyed the funny observations, light hearted, good for parents-to-be.

clarabella12 · 15/11/2016 22:36

very entertaining

Jocelynne123 · 15/11/2016 21:18

My friend strongly recommended this book and I can see why. It was very funny in places xx

vonniebab2 · 15/11/2016 17:06

A very good book funny and true to life!

Granadilla · 15/11/2016 10:28

I bought this as a gift for new parents, but I skim read first. Quite funny and a good pick up-put down book.

grannybiker · 15/11/2016 09:56

Hey, we all need to laugh at certain joys of parenting or we'd scream, LOL!
This book does that.
(Just read your "Getting out of the house on time" article too and going to try the early to bed thing. Must be old when going to bed early is a treat, not a punishment!

caz123456 · 15/11/2016 07:42

It certainly made me feel like I wasn't alone with some of the crazy things I've done with my 'Mummy brain' I can really relate to this book.

VickyRsuperstar · 15/11/2016 07:00

It was hilarious! Sometimes you just need to laugh at all the craziness that comes with kids.

maria08k · 14/11/2016 21:43

OMG! I dont think i have ever laughed so much!!!! It made my day!!

baconbap · 14/11/2016 20:58

it made me laugh

Lasplin84 · 14/11/2016 20:35

Loved this book, cheered me up no end. Parenting is hard work but it helps to know you are not alone.

xenoyia6060 · 14/11/2016 20:14

Can't think of a way to say how much i love this book. Beautiful illustrations and so funny. This book really will make you laugh out loud. Makes you feel better about your own live because you'll probably relate to so much of it. :)

wef1984 · 14/11/2016 18:23

Very funny book

myboycraig · 14/11/2016 16:51

Brilliant, funny... Made me belly laugh lol

1969angep · 14/11/2016 16:24

I loved this book. So many situations that any mother can relate to (The Top 10 Unrealistic Mother Promises) I found myself reading bits of this out loud to my other half. The illustrations are basic but I liked it all the more for this, they're like instant sketches of all those moments in life we often rather forget about lol. One I'll definitely keep on the shelf and pull out again during all those moments when I need reminding that my child isn't the only one that can infuriate and delight in equal measure!!

bugzie92 · 14/11/2016 16:14

Thought this was very amusing and well thought out. Not as dull as some parenting books can be, added humour at appropriate times.

mumpetuk1 · 14/11/2016 15:34

Thought the book was fab.

sarahw2 · 14/11/2016 13:51

It's hilarious! Very refreshing!

maryandbuzz1 · 14/11/2016 10:19

I loved the way this book was illustrated with the little speech inserts. It was refreshing to read and had me giggling from start to finish. Parenting is not an exact science and I loved to see that what I have been through was not unusual. Would highly recommend.

zombeana · 14/11/2016 10:14

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GERTA · 14/11/2016 08:44

Interesting book. Made me laugh and reminded me of my children and their mischiefs. There have been a lot of books about parenting and giving advice how to behave. There are so many blogs out there telling you want to do, what to say, how to behave. But here the author had taken a different approach of writing about her challenges as a parent by way of illustrations. That was a great idea. I would recommend this book to all parents and futire parents. Verry funny!

angiehoggett · 14/11/2016 08:24

great book to provide some amusement when you've got a little spare time

mo3733 · 12/11/2016 21:01

i wish i had this when i was a new parent. its funny and inspirational