Book of the week: Lost in information by Astrid Iverslien – A must-read for children, teenagers and parents
May 02 2024- Books
- Last Updated on 02 May 2024
- Monica Costa
Important new book – Lost in information – shows how to break free of smartphone Quagmire.
Fascinating and illuminating book by Norwegian artist, Astrid Iverslien, Lost in information offers a much-needed guide for children and teenagers on understanding the harm caused when attached 24/7 to their smartphones. Using her art to eloquently share transformative strategies to encourage readers to move over from the dark side of their digital addiction, the author details how we can tune ourselves back into seeking human contact, reawakening our concentration skills and relearn the joys of authentic interaction.
Book of the week: Oscar the Dragon by Desmond McMullen
Feb 23 2024- Books
- Last Updated on 23 February 2024
- Monica Costa
London Mums‘ book of the week is Oscar the Dragon by Desmond McMullen. A captivating tale filled with messages for self-doubting youngsters.
Oscar the Dragon bursts with messages of friendship and that help is always at hand, and shares a youngster’s journey from feeling lonely and not fitting in anywhere, to becoming a confident and self-aware young dragon ready for anything.
With the prevalence of self-doubt and loneliness, bullying other mental conditions showing now sign of abating in our children, Oscar the Dragon will resonate with many of its young readers.
Interview! Children’s author Dave Caswell tells how his book turned learning into an adventure
Jan 23 2024- Books
- Last Updated on 22 January 2024
- Monica Costa
Young readers can now embark on a thrilling educational odyssey with Dave Caswell’s latest children’s book, “Martha Crumble and the Dendro Doorway.” Within the enchanting narrative, Caswell weaves together a tapestry of valuable life lessons, inviting both children and caregivers to join Martha Crumble on an adventure into the magical world of Dendro. This classroom ‘must-have’ promises not only to captivate young minds with exciting escapades but also to serve as a profound teaching tool, emphasising virtues crucial for personal growth and resilience such as courage, forgiveness, and healthy self-esteem.
