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Exclusive Moshi Monsters NEW series 9: Character #11 unveiled - Chirpy the Chipper Chaffinch

London Mums are revealing today Moshi Monsters Chirpy of new Series 9 characters. Gosh he is so cute! It’s a he or a she? What do you think? Name and Species Chirpy the Chipper Chaffinch Personality: Optimistic, jaunty, cute. Mini Bio Knock knock! Who’s there? No, it’s not a Perky Pecker, it’s a Chipper Chaffinch. But that’s an easy mistake because these impossibly cute Moshlings…
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Exclusive Moshi Monsters NEW series 9: Character #10 unveiled – Shimmy the Selfish Shellfish

London Mums are revealing today Moshi Monsters Shimmy of new Series 9 characters. Do you and your kids like him? Name and Species Shimmy the Selfish Shellfish Personality: Rash, petty, puerile. Mini Bio Have you ever tried saying ‘Selfish Shellfish’ really fast with a mouthful of soggy sand? If you have it’s probably because one of these silly Moshlings made you do it in exchange for some…
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Product reviews

Top Ten Toy Trends for 2014

Recently I browsed more than 280 stands at the exciting Toy Fair 2014 and have made my mind up on which current toys trends are expected for this year. 1. Value for money. Low cost toys were very popular in 2013 and the trend will continue this year in response to the economic climate that prefers the sale of products that offer added value at lower prices such as collectable cards and little…
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Exclusive Moshi Monsters NEW series 9: Character #9 unveiled – Pipsi the Fizzical Phewberry

Do you like Strawberries? If you do, you will love character 9 of the new Moshi Monsters Series 9 unveiled here exclusively. Name and Species Pipsi the Fizzical Phewberry Personality: Obsessive, driven, energetic. Mini Bio Ready for a workout? Good because Fizzical Phewberries are obsessed with keeping fit. Whether it’s star jumps at breakfast time, push-ups in the park or touching toes at…
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Books

Exclusive interview with animated alien adventures Q Pootle 5 creator Nick Butterworth

I had the pleasure of meeting Nick Butterworth at the Toy Fair 2014 in London. His name might not be too well know but his animated alien adventures Q Pootle 5 shown on Cbeebies is very popular as well as the books. Nick is a very creative illustrator and storyteller. Here is what he had to say about his series. Q: What was your inspiration for the TV series? The series was inspired by my…
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Exclusive Moshi Monsters NEW series 9: Character #8 unveiled – Swizzle the Swaggering Swine

Moshling number 8 of the new Moshi Monsters Series 9 is here, unveiled here exclusively. Do you like it? Name and Species Swizzle the Swaggering Swine Personality: Affected, preposterous, boastful. Mini Bio Maybe it’s their terrible eyesight but Swaggering Swines simply can’t walk in a straight line. They usually swagger along the street in a preposterous fashion, before stopping to…
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Movies

Kids' film review: Disney's Tinker Bell and The Pirate Fairy & Downloads for half term activities

Tinker Bell and her fairy friends are back once again to sprinkle half terms with pixie dust with the all new movie. From the world of “Peter Pan” comes Disney’s “Tinker Bell and The Pirate Fairy,” an all new swashbuckling animated adventure sets sail in cinemas on 14th February 2014. What’s good about this new Disney movie is that it stars Zarina, a rebellious character who is…
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Win 1 of 3 copies of JUSTIN AND THE KNIGHTS OF VALOUR DVD

Join Justin on a quest to follow his heart… Produced by ANTONIO BANDERAS and featuring the voice talent of an all-star cast JUSTIN AND THE KNIGHTS OF VALOUR is a charming, animated adventure full of fun characters that will be loved by families. JUSTIN AND THE KNIGHTS OF VALOUR is Out On DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D from 3rd February 2014 (Entertainment One). Young Justin lives in a kingdom…
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Exclusive Moshi Monsters NEW series 9: Character #7 unveiled – Tumbles the Nifty Shifty

Are you ready for another new Moshling? London Mums are happy to exclusively reveal character number 7 of the new Moshi Monsters Series 9. Kids will love this. It looks like a Lego Moshi 🙂 Name and Species Tumbles the Nifty Shifty Personality: Erratic, exuberant, daring. Mini Bio Able to change shape thanks to the strange swivelling cubes that make up their colourful bodies, these…
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Books

Top kids' books chosen by parents

Roald Dahl’s classic book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, has been crowned the UK’s favourite story. The tale of Charlie Bucket’s magical tour around Willy Wonka’s awe-inspiring chocolate factory has just the right mix of humour, characters, rhyme, intrigue and morality for British families, who have named it their favourite in a poll conducted by Venture Photography for National…
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