Let’s not dress this up in polite court language: the monarchy has been called into account – and yes, I’m cheering. The man formerly known as Prince Andrew, scion of privilege and poster-boy for entitlement, has been stripped of his princely style, uprooted from his Windsor estate, and quite possibly forced to stare at a life he never truly earned.
The Facts: The end of “Prince…
Humphrey’s Hum is a gentle, reassuring tale about feeling ‘under the weather’ and the quiet comfort of being cared for. With his mother providing love, rest and understanding, Sophie Hyndman shares how Humphrey is coaxed back to his usual happy self – hum and all.
Bursting with warmth, creativity, and charm, Humphrey’s Hum is the heartwarming children’s book that parents, carers…
Ready to finally write that book? Starting a first book is an exciting but daunting prospect. There are so many details to think about from outlining the book to developing characters to finally finishing the manuscript.
But here’s the thing… Like most authors, making all the mistakes others have made before is common—that’s why so many people never get past the planning stages and…
Following the success of her award-winning debut Tree Spirits, author Louise Wannier returns with a sequel that once again blends nature, imagination, and interactivity in a way that feels fresh and magical. Tree Spirits Around the World takes children on a global journey alongside Tilly the mouse, a curious and gentle character who invites readers to explore the hidden magic of trees across six…
Behind the neat hedges and freshly painted doors of suburbia, life isn’t always as polished as it seems. That’s the world Victoria Webster opens up in her compelling two-part series, The Con Artist and Abigail’s World -two novels that blend humour, drama, and suspense in equal measure.
Webster, who writes under a pen name, didn’t set out to become a novelist early in life. But after years…
At London Mums, we’re passionate about books that feed the imagination, support children’s emotional growth, and offer a little magic at the end of a long day. The Ella series, written for children aged 3 to 7, does all this and more – making it a must for every family bookshelf.
Set in the enchanting world of Storyland, these rhyming picture books follow the adventures of a little girl…
If your little ones adore adventure, giggles and the ocean’s mysteries, Ella and the Undersea World will quickly become a bedtime favourite. The latest in the Giggly Furbottom picture book series, this splashtastic tale is a joyful plunge into ocean exploration with a heart-warming message of environmental awareness.
Our heroine, Ella, and her fuzzy best friend, Giggly Furbottom – a…
From bestselling US author Tracey Baptiste and award-winning UK illustrator of Look Up!, Speak Up! and more, Dapo Adeola, comes a new humorously heart-warming picture book Super Goat Girl – London Mums’ book of the week. Through a hilarious, comic style story, the book gently tackles the difficulties of impostor syndrome for a young audience, and encourages young readers to find…
I’ve chatted withDonna Ashworth on poetry, parenting, and her new children’s collection Words Can Fly.
Donna, congratulations on your debut children’s poetry collection Words Can Fly. What inspired you to write for children at this stage in your journey as a poet?I’ve always wanted to return to the very beginning — the place where our mental wellness habits first take…
As parents, many of us know the fear and helplessness that come with rushing a child to A&E. I recently received a heartfelt message from author and former ambulance chaplain Tim Parsons, who has turned his professional and personal experiences into a powerful children’s book series called Paramedic Chris. His story touched me deeply, and I wanted to share it with our London Mums readers in…
