
By Tony Bradman, Eileen Browne (Illustrator)
Jo waits eagerly for her mum's surprise. What will it be?
Jo is stuck in bed, feeling unwell, but her mum promises a surprise to lift her spirits. As Jo watches the world go by from her window, she sees familiar faces like the postman and Mrs Ali. Each passing moment heightens her anticipation. What surprise will her mum bring to brighten Jo's day?
This special edition commemorates the 30th anniversary of this classic multicultural picture book. Jo is ill and has to stay in bed for the day, but her mum promises to bring her home a surprise to make her feel better. All day long Jo looks out of the window waiting for her mum to return, and in the meantime sees all her friends from the neighbourhood, including the postman, the window cleaner and Mrs Ali from next door. But when will Mum be back with her surprise for Jo?
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