Isla's mum has planned a surprise day at the museum but Isla wishes she could see her friend instead. But there's lots to do at the museum and the day flies by after all. This story features a young carer who helps to look after her disabled mum. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 8: Purple. It is part of the Family Days Out series, fun, humourous stories with bold illustrations and a range of family set-ups including two mums, two dads, a young carer and a step-family.

Author Biography

Jackie Walter (Author) Jackie Walter has written and edited many books for children. She never gets tired of listening to and telling a good story. Jackie lives in Cornwall with her husband and young daughters. Jem Maybank (Illustrator) Jem illustrates from her studio in Leeds. But when she's not there, she likes to illustrate animals, hang out with her pet birds and go running by the canal where her houseboat is!