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Books to read with the kids over Easter

Celebrate Easter with the kids with some great new books. Duck Says Don’t Really funny but also educational story for young leaders in the making, a good lesson to be learnt! Goose has gone away and left Duck with the job of looking after her beautiful pond. Duck promises to take good care of it but he soon gets annoyed by the splashing, swimming, racing, fishing, jumping and diving going on…
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Great Children’s Reference Books - Spring 2013

Here is a selection of London Mums’ favourite reference books recently published. The Children’s Bible I have been on the hunt for a Bible for children for years and finally DK is publishing it. Who doesn’t like the greatest story ever told anyway? Whether you are religious or not you have to agree that the Bible is an amazing source for great stories. How did Noah survive the flood?
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Famous Superheroes in books and films

Why do we love Superheroes so much? WHO was the initial inspiration for superheroes? WHAT was he/she like and how has the concept changed over time? I grew up in the Seventies and my favourite superhero was Zorro before the arrival of Superman and Spider Man. Here is MY personal favourite list of superheroes found in books, comics as well as movies. Please let us know who YOUR favourites are, were…
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FAMOUS DRAGONS IN FILMS

St David’s Day celebrations on 1st March with the Welsh dragon symbol gave us more of a reason to celebrate the dragons on screen too! Here’s a sample of the most popular dragons found in film… ROOM ON THE BROOM The dragon in Room On The Broom is a large, fearsome beast whose favourite food is “witch and chips” – Dragon is hungry and on the prowl. But when faced with the perilous…
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Meet Jane Hissey, 'mother' of 'Ruby, Blue and Blanket' and the 'Old Bear' series

Meet inspiring and much loved author and illustrator Jane Hissey in this exclusive interview for the London Mums magazine. Best known for her Old Bear series, Jane’s beautifully illustrated picture books have been loved by children around the world for over 25 years. 10 years after her last Old Bear title, she returns to write and illustrate for a new generation of readers with three new…
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Books to celebrate Mother's Day

This year Mother’s Day is on 10th March 2013! There’s no better way to celebrate mums than having kids reading them books about motherly love. Here is our favourite selection of books about motherhood. For Mother’s Day, Little Tiger Press has a trio of delightful books for mothers everywhere!  To Mum With Love Published January 2013 by Jill Latter £6.99 (Little Tiger Press) Tell your…
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Top Art & Craft books

Here are top art & craft books selected by London Mums. There are so many books out there teaching arty activities but these two are our favourite ones for different reasons. Check them out. Donna Wilson’s Creative Creatures A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Own Creations Donna Wilson We love this beautiful and inspiring craft book in which the creatures show you how to get creative. It is…
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Win 1 of 3 copies of 'Stick Dog' book

Who doesn’t love a cute funny dog? ‘Stick Dog’ is the perfect book for all children and/or dog lovers. Meet Stick Dog – a new breed of hero! In his first adventure, Stick Dog and his friends embark on an epic quest to steal… a hamburger. With hilarious illustrations and pitch-perfect humour, Stick Dog is a must-have for fans of WIMPY KID and BIG NATE. Stick Dog and his friends, Mutt…
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Great new books for children

Here is a selection of great new books for children selected by London Mums. The Abandoned Puppy from best-selling author Holly Webb The sweet image of the puppy on the cover really drew me to this book. I started reading this story to my 6 year old son (although he could read it himself as it is easy enough for kids in year 2) as his bedtime story and after 3 chapters it was too late so I…
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Book review: Wherever My Wellies Take Me by Michael and Clare Morpurgo

Where My Wellies Take Me is a collection of favourite poetry chosen by former children’s laureate Michael and Clare Morpurgo. Woven around the poetry selection is the story of Pippa, who loves to stay with her Aunty Peggy in the Devon countryside. The book features illustrations from Olivia Lomenech Gill. I love all books by Morpurgo but this was is a particularly special one. First of all…
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