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Missing Mummy - A picture book by Rebecca Cobb

Some time ago we said goodbye to Mummy. I am not sure where she has gone…. The subject of bereavement is not an easy one to address – or even to think about. Especially when the bereaved is a child. How do we explain death? How do we answer those difficult questions, when as adults, we don’t always understand them ourselves? This book manages to talk about such a sensitive topic in a…
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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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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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Muddle London

Muddle London (A magnetic play book!) illustrated by Jannie Ho is the perfect book to start getting our London children to learn about their capital. With activities on every page and plenty of room to use their imagination this book is the perfect way for young children to explore iconic London! Contains 16 fabulous magnets and 4 fun play scenes plus a fantastic handle for carrying and a…
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BUTTERFLY LULLABY BOOK, FREE POSTAGE OR FAIRY IMAGE BY EMAIL fab offer!

America loves British Author Sharon J. Bainbridge and are advertising her rare fairy book for over £60 from the USA Waterstones Website. This book has gone up in value in just one week. Last week it was worth £50. Don’t believe it? See link: www.waterstones.com The fairy book was launched at the famous Dylan Thomas Centre back in 2007 with all her dancing fairies. Quite a unique event.
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Happy Mother’s Day! All you need to know to have a fab day

In the UK, Mother’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday 18th March 2012. It is the one day that families can thank mothers officially for their love, care and support throughout the year. Dr Lin Day, founder of www.babysensory.com In the UK, Mother’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday 18th March 2012. It is the one day that families can thank mothers officially for their love, care and…
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Win 1 of 10 copies of 'The Two Week Wait' book by Sarah Rayner (out on 1 March 2012)

From the author of the Top 10 bestseller, One Moment, One Morning comes…. The Two Week Wait by Sarah Rayner To be published by Picador on 1st March, RRP £12.99 Paperback Original. For your chance to win one of 10 copies of this novel, answer the simple question below in our dedicated competition page https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/competition-area. The question is: ‘Where did…
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