London Mums Magazine was invited to review the much-anticipated Smurfs (2025) reboot – and what better way to test a family film than by taking a real family along? Eight of us went, spanning children, teenagers, and adults, ensuring every perspective was covered. Out on 18 July 2025.
The new story centres on a dramatic twist: Papa Smurf has been mysteriously kidnapped by the dastardly Gargamel…
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 confidence and…
I’ve chatted with Donna 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 shape — and…
James Gunn’s Superman kickstarts DC’s cinematic universe with a fresh, emotionally intelligent take on the Man of Steel. Vibrant, textured and at times deeply moving, this is no origin story — we’re plunged straight into a world where Clark Kent (David Corenswet) is already Superman, and the stakes are both global and intensely personal.
From the very first moments, Corenswet’s…
London Mums Magazine was invited to review the new F1 Movie starring Brad Pitt as the main lead. We sent two young F1 enthusiasts to review the movie. This film shows the journey of retired F1 driver Sonny Hayes returning to the sport after 30 years of retirement. He shows a strong desire to continue to race, not for money or fame, but so that he feels alive.
The movie is for big F1 fans – an…
Pixar has a long tradition of delivering heartfelt, visually stunning animated stories, and Elio, their latest offering directed by Adrian Molina (co-director of Coco), continues this legacy with a vibrant space adventure full of emotion, humour and cosmic imagination.
At the heart of the story is 11-year-old Elio Solis, an introverted and wildly imaginative boy who unexpectedly becomes the…
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 his…
Top 100 ‘Dad Rock’ driving tunes to celebrate Father’s Day.
When you hear the words “Dad Rock,” your mind probably leaps straight to the leather-clad legends – Bon Jovi, AC/DC, ZZ Top, Guns N’ Roses. For years, acts like these have epitomised the oft-cheesy genre, but now, there’s a sobering reality to come to terms with; Appetite for Destruction turns 40 in just two years’…
London Mums Magazine was delighted to be invited to the preview of the latest release of How to Train Your Dragon at the BFI IMAX in central London. Guests were warmly welcomed by a lively Viking-themed reception featuring axe throwing, face painting, a tattoo artist, and an abundance of delicious treats.
The new How To Train Your Dragon movie soars onto the big screen with a fresh…