Lulu La Ru: Step-Mum Shambles by Gina Bartlett

This is the perfect book for step-families to enjoy together, as Lulu La Ru throws herself into the challenge of being a Super Terrific Extra Parent – aka STEP mum. This is the second engaging book as this sassy step-mum steps out of her comfort zone and throws herself into many awkward situations. It’s full of humour and a great deal of love, and there are zero clichéd wicked stepmothers to be found, which is a relief for all successfully blended families in the world.

This book is all about ‘going with the flow’ and in this adventure, Lulu La Ru must face her fear of going on a Ferris wheel, convinced she might die, but her stepchildren convince her to try. Although she said she liked it – ‘she lied, but she’d tried!’

On another occasion, a facial mask gives the children a fright, but a visit to the mall proves to be a delight. Hiking proves to be treacherous when she doesn’t pack the right gear, there are the joys of being a super-uber driver for the girls and their many activities, and a wacky and wild waterpark almost proves her undoing.

Lulu La Ru: Step-Mum Shambles is a delight, with bright and engaging illustrations that help bring this fabulous book further to life.

Reviewer: Karen McMillan

Moxie Press