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Mother Knows Best! by Jill Murphy

A beautiful and witty picture book, Mother Knows Best! depicts what real family life can be like at times that will bring a smile to both children and parents everywhere! From bestselling author of Five Minutes Peace MOTHER KNOWS BEST!, published on 1st March 2012, is a very real book every mum and child will relate to. MU-u-um, CAN I HAVE A PET DINOSAUR? QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS, ALL DAY LONG……
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The FIRST EVER Very Hungry Caterpillar Sound Book (BY ERIC CARLE)!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a classic story that both kids and mums love and keep reading all over again. Now it’s even cooler as there is a new release as a delightful sound book. Did you know? • Over 33 million copies of The Very Hungry Caterpillar sold worldwide • In 45 different Languages • Britain’s favourite and most widely read children’s book* The Very Hungry…
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Win 1 of 3 'That’s Life' books by Professor Robert Winston

How did life begin? Who’s at the top of the food chain? What are the weirdest life forms on earth? That’s Life is the latest title in DK’s award-winning science series that includes What Makes Me Me? Can You Feel the Force? and What Goes on in My Head? Professor Robert Winston bursts open the biology of our living world to reveal the intriguing secrets of everything under the sun. For…
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Exclusive interview with fine dollmaker Jamie Carrington

For dolls’ lovers, here is another exclusive interview with a very fine dollmaker, Jamie Carrington, who will be one of the judges at a doll-making competition at the Kensington Dollhouse Festival in May 2012. There is a prize for under 18s (£100 to spend at the KDF Christmas festival in December 2012), and for over 18s – 1 night at a top hotel in Kensington for the KDF Christmas show…
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Puss in Boots ... real gorgeous kitties!

Puss in Boots is probably the best movie my son and I went to see in the last six months. Not sure why this is. Maybe because the main character is a handsome looking kitty with the amazing voice of Antonio Banderas? Maybe because we love sword fighting? Or simply because the storytelling is so intricate that it kept us glued to the screen? Nominated for the 2012 Academy Award® for Best…
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Win 1 family pass to the Jubilee Family Festival (London's Hyde Park , Sat 2 – Sun 3 June 2012)

The Jubilee Family Festival Presented by Sainsbury’s is a two-day fun filled family Jubilee celebration taking place in London’s Hyde Park , Sat 2 – Sun 3 June 2012. Hosted by Myleene Klass and Jon Culshaw, the event will be a once in a lifetime experience for the whole family to enjoy featuring the nation’s best live music and entertainment. Check this gorgeous video as a…
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LONDON RENTING UNAFFORDABLE FOR FAMILIES EARNING LESS THAN £52,000

Renting a two bedroom home in London is unaffordable for families earning less than £52,000, according to new research recently released by Shelter as part of its Homes for London campaign. With almost 1 in 4 London families now renting from a private landlord – a surge of 70% in the past two years – the research looked at how much families would need to earn to be able to affordably rent a…
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Win 1 of 5 copies of 'It's a Book' by Lane Smith

A wry exchange between an IT-savvy donkey, a book-loving ape and a mouse forms this playful and light-hearted look at the role of books in our tech-driven age. Why have a book when you could have a laptop? We discover soon enough! With a subversive and signature Lane Smith twist, this satisfying and perfectly executed picture book has something to say, to children and adults alike, about the…
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Whizzy Wheels: London Bus

Whizzy Wheels: London Bus, illustrated by Marion Billet, is a book on wheels – the perfect souvenir (even if you are a London Mum or London child)! This book is suitable for children of any age and mums will love it too. My 5 year old son can read it by himself and loves the whizzy wheels. Young children just love things that go, and here is a book they will spend hours pushing along the…
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