Nicholas has gone around to play at Elvi’s house, and keeps asking her which of her two mums is her “real” mum. When Elvi responds that both her mums are her real mum, Nicholas insists that the mum who had Elvi in her tummy can only be the real mum.

Which one is the real mother/father? A question often asked of samesex couples and their children when they are out in public. Sometimes the question is meant to provoke embarrassment; sometimes the question comes from curiosity; sometimes the question comes from fear. Regardless of how it arises, it’s a question the couple, and their child(ren) inevitably face. Green’s book, Who’s Your Real Mom, posits the question innocently between friends at a playdate. The answer, is not so complicated. How Elvi, our protagonist gets there, well, that’s the story.Nicholas, filled with the curiosity of a child, needs to know. So he asks, “who’s your real mom?” Elvi, starts off innocently enough and lists common traits that both her mothers share. Not satisfied with her responses, Nicholas presses further. But the actor knows his mum would be proud of all he's achieved, as he added: "She'd be proud. Why wouldn’t she be? Anyone who loves and cares about me, all my friends and my family, they're all proud and supportive. I'm sure - well, I know - she'd be the same." A gorgeous story with an understanding and tender heart. There’s a lot of humour within, a nurturing of curiosity and absurdity but overall; it’s a story about family, and love – always love.

Who’s your real mum?’ By Bernadette Green and Anna Zobel is a wonderful book that embraces the complexities surrounding the definition of ‘family’. It perfectly captures a child’s innocent curiosity and also their remarkable imagination and storytelling ability. It is a very humourous and playful story that explores the topic of a non-traditional family. The book’s warm and inviting illustrations add to the playfulness of the story. Elvi’s imagination guides her answer to a curious question about what is real. Love is bigger than any answer she can give and her age appropriate answer is pedagogically perfect and developmentally spot on. N]ot enough children’s books out there that represent these families … [A] great way to show children different kinds of families. All mums will love this! ... [A]n endearing and fun book for all young readers and grown-ups who care for them. These days, Bobby still lives with his dad, his stepmum Kate Dwyer, and his younger brother in a quiet town that The Face described in 2022 as being "sandwiched somewhere between North London and Stansted Airport". And when it comes to his love life, the young star keeps his cards close to his chest. He was thought to be in a relationship with Twitch streamer Mia Mon earlier this year, but the 24-year-old woman denied rumours after they were spotted at an event together in June.

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Jeff previously said: "It was always our priority, we wanted to do everything right for the kids and that was the case right up until the moment, and it didn't stop at that point. That's when the boys really needed us to be on each other's side and we were." This is a question I imagine many children with same sex parents receive. It must get old. Real old. The illustrations of this picture book show how much Elvi feels loved and supported in her family, and how, as Nicholas continues to just not get it, she resorts to her powerful imagination … [W]e highly recommend it! I've morphed into something quite different from your average dad," Jeff explained, "I'm probably far more sensitive to their feelings and I'm far more aware of when they need emotional support. There are little side effects of my situation where you become really good at doing quite a lot on your own. I've got an ability to push myself beyond tiredness because if I don't do it, it doesn't get done." A sensitive story that encourages children to talk and think about a diverse range of family setups.