
It Takes a Village
and other essential truths for new mothers
$35.10
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
12 January 2026
Summary
It Takes a Village: An Honest Guide to Motherhood
The essential guide to becoming a new mum with insights from professionals and real mums, curated by the global motherhood community.
It takes a village to raise a child. Welcome to ours.
From trying to conceive to the unpredictable journey of pregnancy, giving birth, and everything that comes after, becoming a mum can be daunting and isolating, but it doesn’t have to be.
It Takes a Village is the hon…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241709986 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0241709989 |
| Author: | Peanut |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Life |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 12 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 337g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 152mm x 20mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
This book is a rallying cry to be the village that supports every mother. It’s a reminder that we are all in this together * Rochelle Humes *I love this book, it is full of warmth and reassurance like having a conversation with your friends * Jessica Urlichs *A comforting and soul soothing read that will literally be a light in the dark in those wonderful but stressful days in early motherhood * Candice Brathwaite *A book that gently exposes the myth of the ‘natural mother’ and offers something more powerful… solidarity, truth, and reassurance * Anna Mathur *The book I wish I had when I gave birth, the book I read now for comfort, the book I gift to all new mums so they know they are not alone * Sharmadean Reid, author of New Methods for Women *A powerful blend of advice, support and beautifully raw stories that make you feel seen. It’s a maternal hug in book form * Anna Whitehouse, presenter and author at Mother Pukka *An honest, heartfelt guide for every mum navigating the chaos and beauty of early motherhood * Grace Victory, YouTuber, writer and body positive activist *This book is a must-have guide for every woman thinking about motherhood. My new ‘most gifted’ for every new mum * Laura Jackson, broadcaster and co-founder of homeware brand Glassette *Packed with wisdom and warmth from real women who tell it like it is * Amy Jackson, actress and model *This book wraps around you like a hug from someone who truly gets it * Jada Sezer, businesswoman, model and host of CEO MUM podcast *Love it! A motherhood book that tells it like it is, minus the sugar-coating but with all the love * Louise Boyce, creator of Mama Still Got It *Smart, supportive, and refreshingly real… the kind of book that sparks the conversations that matter and reminds you you’re never alone * Victoria Prew, entrepreneur and CEO *Peanut is a community for all of us mothers to seek help without question. They are so supportive & what they do is amazing * Jess Wright *
About The Author
Peanut
Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing social networking apps for women, listed as Apple’s Trend of the Year 2021 and TIME100’s Most Influential Companies 2022. It Takes a Village is her first book, written and created alongside hundreds of Peanut users from around the world.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.




