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Book of the week: The Time Cave – Spanish Main by Trevor Anderson

The Time Cave – Spanish Main is a new swashbuckling children’s adventure, a return to the craft of good old-fashioned storytelling. It may be seven years since the most recent Pirates of the Caribbean film enthralled young adventurers, but the appetite for a good pirate escapade is still as strong as ever. In The Time Cave – Spanish Main, Trevor Anderson carries his readers on an…
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Book of the week: Felix the Friendly Fox Finds a New Friend by Caley Russell

Felix The Friendly Fox Finds a New Friend Caley Russell is London Mums‘ book of the week. It’s a joyful new early years’ book that highlights the benefits to kids’ to grow up loving nature. Felix the Friend Fox Finds a New Friend takes youngsters deep into the forest to meet Felix, a very lonely fox. But with his life transformed on meeting newfound friend Benny the Bunny…
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Meet the author: Tommy Balaam, founder and director of fun at Captain Fantastic  

Dad and Author Tommy Balaam has just published a new Captain Fantastic’s book, The Undersea Monster, aimed at Key Stage One and the third title in the Captain Fantastic series available to buy on Amazon. The story is beautifully illustrated and follows our intrepid hero Captain Fantastic and his loyal canine companion Wilson, as they travel through space to land on a remote blue, sea…
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Book of the week: The Fantasy of Woodruff Well by Marina Nettleton

The Fantasy of Woodruff Well stand-out new fantasy novel gets readers’ imagination running wild in an enchanting world upside down. Marina Nettleton’s The Fantasy of Woodruff Well tells the fascinating story of the author herself taking her dog for a walk in the park. But when she falls into a disused well, she is catapulted into a new and unexpected world bursting with talking creatures…
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Book of the week: Lost in information by Astrid Iverslien - A must-read for children, teenagers and parents

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…
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Book of the week: Oscar the Dragon by Desmond McMullen

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…
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Interview! Children’s author Dave Caswell tells how his book turned learning into an adventure 

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…
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Book of the week: The Adventures of Ty by Chris T A Richards

Chris T A Richards is a new author who combines fantasy and anime into an otherworldly adventure. His book The Adventures of Ty takes place in a world called Eden. The Adventures of Ty finds its eponymous Hero crowned the new Hero of Light. Ty is tasked with stopping an evil mage known as Xilef and he is quick to realise this is a job that is easier said than done. Anyone who is passionate about…
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Book corner: Lancashire dad publishes scary story books to support children’s mental health

Written to help youngsters face the overwhelming number of challenges that impact on their everyday lives, Zak Bellingham entertains, scares and thrills with his two-part scary story books – Be Afraid. With both instalments mixing up the literary genres – from children’s horror, mystery, comedy, science fiction and more – children and their parents/guardians find themselves immersed and…
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Book of the week: 'The Elephant in the Room', a timely children's book release on World Mental Health Day

An absorbing new children’s book, ‘The Elephant in the Room’, written by Ian James, is set to make its debut today, the 10th October, 2023, aligning with World Mental Health Day. This powerful book seeks to encourage children to open up and discuss their feelings, nurturing vital emotional intelligence skills at a young age. In today’s world, where young minds…
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