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Book Buzz! How to get your teenager out of their bedroom

How to get your teenager out of their bedroom– This book is the ultimate tools and strategies for understanding, connecting with and being there for your teenager. BE THE PARENT YOUR TEENAGER NEEDS. Parenting expert Anita Cleare draws on her 20 years of experience to provide practical solutions to the many challenges of parenting modern teens. Her tried and tested methods really…
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Book of the week: Paws for Thought - A must-read for every dog lover

A must-read for all fans of our canine four-legged friends, Paws for Thought – Life Through a Dog’s Eyes captivates as debut author Elaine Jacque’s beloved and eloquent Border Collie, Monty, shares what a dog’s life is really all about. A book that will be dipped into time and time again by those with a passion for dogs, their loyalty, energy and joie d’vivre, Paws for Thought enthrals…
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Book of the week: New children’s book 'Bedtime for Ella' helps kids overcome night-time fears

“Bedtime for Ella”, a new children’s book, offers a fun and imaginative way to help young readers tackle night-time fears. Written in a rhyming format, the story follows Ella, a young girl who encounters a friendly monster named Giggly Furbottom in her bedroom. Rather than being scared, Ella learns that laughter is a powerful tool to face her fears, turning what could have been a…
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Book of the week: Is This the Hole of Magic Mole? by Matt Mason

Is This the Hole of Magic Mole? by Matt Mason is an enchanting and educational children’s book aimed at young readers up to 8 years old. Priced at £6.99 plus £3 P&P, the story follows Magic Mole, a forgetful and slightly clumsy character who embarks on a journey through various holes of different shapes and sizes in search of the magic word that will reveal his mole hole. Along the…
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Halloween must-reads from HarperCollins Children’s Books

As the spooky season approaches, it’s the perfect time to explore some engaging books that capture the spirit of this time. HarperCollins Children’s Books has released a fantastic selection of Halloween must-reads that are sure to entertain and inspire young readers. Here’s a round-up of some must-reads for families these ghostly festivities. 1. Paddington’s Trick or Treat By Michael…
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Meet the author: Desmond McMullen on Oscar the Dragon & its powerful messages for young readers

In this insightful interview, Desmond McMullen, the author of Oscar the Dragon, shares the inspiration and journey behind his beloved children’s book. Oscar the Dragon is a captivating tale that addresses important issues like self-doubt, loneliness, and bullying. Through Oscar’s adventures, McMullen aims to impart valuable lessons of friendship, self-awareness, and resilience to young…
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Book of the week: The Time Cave – Spanish Main by Trevor Anderson

The Time Cave – Spanish Main is a new swashbuckling children’s adventure, a return to the craft of good old-fashioned storytelling. It may be seven years since the most recent Pirates of the Caribbean film enthralled young adventurers, but the appetite for a good pirate escapade is still as strong as ever. In The Time Cave – Spanish Main, Trevor Anderson carries his readers on an…
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Book of the week: Felix the Friendly Fox Finds a New Friend by Caley Russell

Felix The Friendly Fox Finds a New Friend Caley Russell is London Mums‘ book of the week. It’s a joyful new early years’ book that highlights the benefits to kids’ to grow up loving nature. Felix the Friend Fox Finds a New Friend takes youngsters deep into the forest to meet Felix, a very lonely fox. But with his life transformed on meeting newfound friend Benny the Bunny…
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Meet the author: Tommy Balaam, founder and director of fun at Captain Fantastic  

Dad and Author Tommy Balaam has just published a new Captain Fantastic’s book, The Undersea Monster, aimed at Key Stage One and the third title in the Captain Fantastic series available to buy on Amazon. The story is beautifully illustrated and follows our intrepid hero Captain Fantastic and his loyal canine companion Wilson, as they travel through space to land on a remote blue, sea…
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