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With over 4 million followers on social media and more than 100 million views, seven-year-old TikTok and social media sensation Jacob and his mum Donna Whelan bring their unique brand of humour to their very first book, with hilarious thoughts, jokes, quotes and anecdotes to brighten any day.

Seven-year-old Jacob…

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Jacob Whelan was a the time he wrote this book with his mammy, Donna, a cheeky red-haired lad born in Ireland. Jacob has been a TikTok and Instagram sensation since the age of three. He's got adorable red rimmed glasses and a younger sister, Maisie, who is in the Big school this year. (First grade). Jacob shares his fame with his sister. They romp around their neigborhood and outings to Dublin.

Jacob has made his movie debut in the movie The Drop. I can hardly wait to see it. He is exceptionally bright. His views of the world tend…

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