Big dogs, small dogs, stroppy dogs and soppy dogs! Emily Gravett has created another wonderfully satisfying book – with a twist in the tail. This book is published by Macmillan Children’s Books on 5th January 2012.
Gorgeous canines of every shape, size and colour are bounding through this irresistible book of opposites. Can you choose one dog to love best of all? With playful pencil and…
Night is falling, bedtime is looming and playtime is nearly over . . . but brave King Jack is more than a match for dragons and terrible beasties. This magical make-believe adventure, illustrated by picture book star Helen Oxenbury, is the perfect bedtime tale for little boys and brave children everywhere.
We love reading this story to our kids as it brings back so many memories of kings and…
Read this essential guide to surviving the festive season by Fiona Kirk Nutritionist and author of the best selling ‘2 Weeks in the Fast Lane’ diet book www.fatbustforever.com
The guide attached provides all you need to know to fend off the festive flab – plus a few additional pointers below.
As we all know buffets have the potential to make or break a healthy eating plan. On the one hand…
An extraordinary book which gives us a unique insight into the life and thinking of the man who has single-handedly transformed the way we live today. Well, mums would probably love that too! I do love it! This is probably one of the best biographies of this century. You will like it whether you love Apple or not. It’s not just a book about Steve Jobs but more about the transformations of our…
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MUDDLE LONDON
This is the perfect book to start getting our London children to learn about their capital. It’s more than just a book, it’s like a platform that provides hours of educational…
Many parents dread the thought of planning their child’s party – the sandwiches must be cut into the shape of teddy bears, the birthday cake must be a castle or racing car, every child must receive an invite, party bag and take away a slice of cake. And don’t forget to account for any wheat, nut or dairy allergies!
No sooner have you considered all of the above you, then you need to think…
Carrot, pecan and orange muffins – Light a Birthday Candle for Lumos **Recipe donated by Peter Gordon** to charity founded by Harry Potter author JK Rowling.
Carrot, Pecan and Orange Muffins
Ingredients 2 carrots, peeled and gratedthe finely grated zest from 1 orange
2 Tablespoons poppy seeds
100g toasted pecan halves
100g light brown sugar (use some for sprinkling)
1 egg + 1 egg…
Chocolate chip cookies to make with the kids and at school’s learning kitchens.
This is a London Mum’s recipe: these cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. They are really simple to make both at school and for mums to make with the kids.
Ingredients:
350g flour (it works also with wholemeal flour for a healthier recipe)
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp…
Sticky Banana and Chocolate Tart – Light a Birthday Candle for Lumos **Recipe** donated by Gino D’Acampo to charity founded by Harry Potter author JK Rowling.
Sticky Banana and Chocolate Tart
Ingredients 50g salted butter 120g golden caster sugar
6 firm large bananas, peeled
100g chocolate chips
250g ready-to-roll puff pastry
Plain flour, for dusting
1 tub good-quality vanilla ice…
If bilingualism is really important to you, and you really want your child to speak his second language, you should worry about it now, and wait no further, for 5 very good reasons:
1. Once you have established a parent-child communication pattern it’s very difficult and painful to change it. Later you might realise you can’t face the difficulties of imposing this change to your child, and…