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Constable Colin the Carrot and the Case of the Missing Petits Pois

I have recently come across a new foundation literature series published by Indepenpress called the World Of Little Eden by June and Caroline de Souza. The series commences with Constable Colin the Carrot and the Case of the Missing Petits Pois featuring a cast of colourful fruit and vegetable characters, and recounting their adventures in their natural environments. It’s obviously highly…
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Win 1 of 3 DVD prize packages to mark the release of "THE PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS" DVD

For all Aardman lovers (like me 🙂 ) this is a super competition… To mark the release of “THE PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS” available on Blu-ray 3Dâ„¢, Blu-rayâ„¢, DVD and Digital Download from 10th September 2012, we are giving away 3 prize packages including a copy of the DVD together with the children’s story book of The Pirates! In an Adventure with…
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Farmer Clegg's Night Out

Brilliantly illustrated book Farmer Clegg’s Night Out by Peter Bently introduces young children to humour. Fun reading for kids from 5+. With laugh-out-loud text and lively, comedic illustrations by Jim Field – not to mention a pig mariachi band – this fun-packed book will delight both boys and girls alike. What’s It All About? Who’s got what it takes to be a…
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September 2012 Newsletter

Dear London Mums A summer like no other is the title of the Mayor of London’s Olympic festival and yes what an extraordinary summer we just had! It might not have been the sunniest ever but the gold medals awarded shone brightly enough to please most people 🙂 Before it all started, I was a bit sceptical about the Olympics and I was almost certain there would be lots of organisational…
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Writing fun with Benjamin Writer-Messy

‘Benjamin Writer-Messy’ is an exciting picture story book for children embracing school skills and positively inspiring children to love writing and learning in general. ‘Benjamin Writer-Messy’ is an enchanting story about a boy who cannot write! In this book we follow Benjamin on his journey through Pencil Land, as he visits the mystical Handwriting Queen to see if she can help him to…
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How to get back on track after the holidays

Great tips kindly provided by exercise expert ICON Health and Fitness, which can be found on Twitter @iFitLiveUK. Family, friends, shopping, parties, endless eating, travel time, etc. All of that may have made it difficult to squeeze your workout in this weekend. The holidays tend to overtake our normal routines. You may even feel a little stressed about stepping on the scale in fear that you…
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Around the World with My Two Year Old

I have just returned from a once in a lifetime trip with my toddler. We went on safari, met moustached mariachis, rode in a hot air balloon and even flew a helicopter. Tired but happy, we are both full of memories that will be with us for a long time. All this was accessible after just a two-hour drive from London: the trip we went on was to Legoland, Windsor. Like all the best kids’…
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New Barbie movie inspires 10 top tips to get kids started in performing arts

The Barbie™ Popstar Academy is taking place next weekend and is in high demand with hundreds of little girls jumping at the chance to sing and dance like Barbie™ in her latest DVD Barbie™ The Princess & the Popstar out on DVD 3rd September 2012, where she fulfils her lifelong dream of becoming a popstar. Barbie™ The Princess & the Popstar is also available for digital download…
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The importance of storytelling

Here is a very interesting report on storytelling compiled by Nancy Kanter, Senior Vice President, Original Programming and General Manager at Disney Junior, Walt Disney’s television channel for pre-schoolers and their families, marking their one year anniversary. On Disney’s influence on storytelling, Lynn Whitaker of the Department of Theatre, Film & TV Studies, University of…
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