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Picture Book of the week: Lady Bluebell and Her Magical Gardens by Teresa Biddle

London Mums‘ latest picture book of the week is Lady Bluebell and Her Magical Gardens. This is Teresa Biddle’s first publication, aimed at children aged from two upwards (or for young readers up to the age of 8 or so). The 40-pages book is a little masterpiece with lots of detailed pictures, painted by Teresa herself. It celebrates a love of plants and animals, a true…
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Book of the week: Britannica’s BABY Encyclopaedia for curious kids aged 0 to 3 

The first-ever Britannica Encyclopaedia for children under three, in a beautifully illustrated, large-format board book. Britannica’s BABY Encyclopaedia explores big ideas through a little one’s eyes. This huge board book covers an enthralling spectrum of topics: Earth, Animals, Plants, Food, Machines, Art, Music, Numbers and Shapes. The simple, clear and lyrical text includes plenty of…
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LGBTQ+ Books you should read on your next holiday

Due to the abundance of best-selling fiction and non-fiction books on the market, finding a fantastic book might be difficult. The best LGBTQ+ books to read on your next vacation are listed below. 1. The One Woman by Laura May The One Woman is the newest sapphic love story by writer Laura May. Julie works as a graphic designer, using a variety of lenses, but her life and her relationship with her…
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National Read a Book Day: Inspiring stories for children from around the world

Ahead of National Read a Book Day (6th September), a team of multilingual and multicultural London Mums are sharing their favourite children’s books from around the world, and their thoughts on why these captivating stories should be on every child’s reading list. Brazil The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Alchemist is one of the most-read books in recent history, and with good reason.
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Book of the week: The Climb - an ascent into the childhood’s imagination

The Climb is a brand-new children’s book by established author Martin Bissett. Martin has published twelve books, but this is his first illustrated story and his first for children as part of a four-part series. The Climb is based on a dream that the six-year-old Martin had, making it an exciting exploration of childhood imagination. The book is written with the perspective of adulthood, as…
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Book of the month: How to grow your family by Adam Shaw

A healthy, happy family is grown around the kitchen table. Social media’s favourite foodie father Adam Shaw shares his delicious, budget-friendly recipes to take you from pregnancy through to parenthood, all while bringing fun and flavour back to the table. Whether you’re newly expecting or already have a growing clan, ditch old-fashioned books that focus on what you can’t eat. Enjoy…
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Picture book of the month and a chat with author Uju Asika about A World for Me and You

There are lots of beautiful new picture books to take with you on holiday and read to the children this Summer. My personal favourite one has to be Uju Asika’s A World for Me and You,published with Hachette Children’s Group. Uju is a fabulous mum and writer and I have recently caught up with her. She a multiple award-nominated blogger, screenwriter and creative consultant. On…
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Book of the week: 'Xavier and his magical Blueberry Muffins' by Anges de Sucre

Anges de Sucre are known for their amazing cakes and creations, but recently they ventured out down the path of releasing a kids’ cookbook. So, what’s the big deal? Well this isnt just any old cookbook with a few photos and ingredients listed with a vague description and method to follow. No, this is a cookbook designed to get kids into baking, by merging a story with a recipe to follow…
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5 Top Books to understand Dementia

When your loved one is diagnosed with dementia, you are left with many questions wondering how you will handle the situation. Living with someone having dementia requires a lot of patience and understanding. However, most people are not aware of handling their patients hence get overwhelmed by the situation. Several books in the market can help you understand the condition. The books will provide…
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