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My Tourist Guide to the Solar System

On 1st February 2012, a unique travel guide to the solar system will transport young explorers on an exhilarating adventure into outer space. London Mums love it because it is easy to read and also easy to understand a scientific topic that we as parents don’t always remember well 🙂 The pictures and illustrations are very good and brought back lovely memories of my time at school. Highly…
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Face-to-face with one of the most graceful and magic ballerinas in Britain: Darcey Bussell

Ballet dancing is so fascinating and deep inside we would all want our little girls to become as graceful as Darcey Bussell. Here she is opening her heart to us. You started professional ballet at quite a late stage, there any reason for this? I DID START BALLET CLASSES ON SATURDAYS FROM 5 YEARS OLD, BUT I WAS JUST NOT VERY INTO IT UNTIL I WAS ABOUT 12 YEARS OLD, I THINK IT WAS BECAUSE I ONLY…
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Not on a School Night!

It’s bedtime. Brush your teeth, snuggle down, turn out the lights. Sleep? Not a chance! ‘Not on a School Night!’ is a great book by new talent in children’s picture books Rebecca Patterson. This book is published by Macmillan Children’s Books on 5th January 2012. Age 2+. It’s lights out for a pair of boisterous brothers. But when sheets can transform the boys…
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Zoe and Beans: The Magic Hoop

From Mick Inkpen, author and illustrator of children’s books best known for his creations Kipper the Dog and Wibbly Pig, and his daughter ChloĂ«, the Zoe and Beans series is really lovely and educational for 2+ children. This book is published on paperback by Macmillan Children’s Books on 5th January 2012. This is no ordinary hoop! Zoe has found a fun new game to play! When Beans…
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Dogs by Emily Gravett

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…
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King Jack and the Dragon

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…
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Need a great gift for dad? How about 'Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography'?

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…
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Children's Books' Reviews

Section dedicated to books reviewed by London Mums. If you want to be added to our panel of book reviewers please get in touch. It’s fun and you would get lots of free books. 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…
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