On 21 June, I attended the annual gathering of authors, illustrators, agents and media hosted by Penguin Random House publishers at College Garden. These green oases, nestled within the Abbey precincts, have provided solace and inspiration for centuries.
London, a bustling metropolis known for its iconic landmarks and vibrant atmosphere, is home to hidden gems that offer respite from the…
Grandude’s Green Submarineis a lovely new picture bookand sequel to Hey Granddude!written by one of the world’s most famous and best loved grandfathers, Sir Paul McCartney. London Mums love it and voted it picture book of the week. Hey Granddude!was a New York Times Number 1 bestseller in 2019, selling 300,000 copies around the world with translations in 32…
We have recently celebrated mother’s day but I was puzzled when my son asked me, what would kids celebrate on this occasion if they have two daddies instead. A new picture book is available from 1st April 2021 to support this conversation: My Daddies! written byGareth Peter and illustrated by bestselling, award-winning Garry Parsons.
My daddies! is a funny, heartfelt…
As a qualified book worm, every year I attend various events where authors and publishers present their latest releases. Here’s my favouriteselection of kids’ books recentlyshowcased by Penguin Random House that will stand the test of time. Do you agree?
PICTURE BOOKS
The Very Hungry Caterpillar50th anniversary gold cover edition
2019 marks 50 years…
Jungle Jamboree by Jo Empson has been selected as picture book of the week by London Mums. It’s astunning book for young readers (2+) that brings the jungle to life in vibrant colour with an important message about loving yourself just as you are. Last Summer I met the lovely author Jo Empson last at the year party and we immediately connected.
The story
It’s the Jungle…
Little I knew when I met American author David Levithan at an event in London hosted by Penguin Random House in 2015, to promote his latest book Hold Me Closer,that his novels would become huge bestsellers and popular movies.
From that first meeting, I have become a huge fan of David Levithan, particularly of his 2012 novel Every Day, which is a New York Times bestseller and now a…
London Mums have a book bundle to give away including some of our favourite feminist books for young readers. 2018 is a special year for women:100 years have passed since women were first allowed to vote in the UK, but we still have a long way to go towards gender equality. There’s lots going on in the world including the campaign for equal pay and theTime’s…
2018 is a special year for women:100 years have passed since women were first allowed to vote in the UK, but we still have a long way to go towards gender equality. There’s lots going on in the world including the campaign for equal pay and theTime’s upcampaign driven by Hollywood actresses and other TV personalities to shout out about women’s…
Turtles All the Way Down is thelong-awaited return novel by John Green, the acclaimed, award-winning author of Looking for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars. This time he shares Aza’s story of love, resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship. Instead ofreading it on paper I listened to the beautiful audiobookread byKate Rudd during my school run in the car…
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Do you need Stocking fillers’ inspiration? Check London Mums’ best children’s books for 2017 and pick the perfect book to unwrap children’s imaginations this Christmas. I am a bookworm and I know that not everybody would appreciate books as much as I do but all kids love story telling especially if you read to them. Being read a story is a treat that was a theme of my Lauren…