A FIRM family favourite, Anthony Browne has produced another winner. Nicely timed to come out just before Mother's Day, this book reveals that the most important woman in any household is not a mere mum, but Ma The Magnificent!

Following the format of its forerunner My Dad, every page reveals another of mother's multifarious roles, from clown to strongwoman. She can roar like a lion and is tough as a rhino.

Ignore the slightly annoying typeface and revel in the words and pictures which will delight young sons, daughters - and, of course, mums.

Updated: 15:43 Friday, March 24, 2006