About the book: 2006 / Bradley Trevor Grieve's books have become popular in more than 20 countries around the world, making millions of people from Brazil to Japan laugh. To convey the essence of his message to the reader, Bradley Trevor Grieve illustrates his texts, written with inimitable humor and life wisdom, with beautifully selected black and white photographs. It was this style, which became the author’s “calling card,” that brought him worldwide fame. Being a mother is the most difficult, but also the most beautiful job in the world. It is full of dizzying successes and terrible defeats. In this tender declaration of love to all Bradley mothers, Trevor Grieve masterfully combines heartfelt words of gratitude with funny animal photographs that perfectly illustrate the charming nuances of his prose. Newborn, toddler, teenager - this book describes the many stages on a child's path to adulthood and shows how a devoted mother is both teacher and student.