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The FIRST EVER Very Hungry Caterpillar Sound Book (BY ERIC CARLE)!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a classic story that both kids and mums love and keep reading all over again. Now it’s even cooler as there is a new release as a delightful sound book. Did you know? • Over 33 million copies of The Very Hungry Caterpillar sold worldwide • In 45 different Languages • Britain’s favourite and most widely read children’s book* The Very Hungry…
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Win 1 of 3 'That’s Life' books by Professor Robert Winston

How did life begin? Who’s at the top of the food chain? What are the weirdest life forms on earth? That’s Life is the latest title in DK’s award-winning science series that includes What Makes Me Me? Can You Feel the Force? and What Goes on in My Head? Professor Robert Winston bursts open the biology of our living world to reveal the intriguing secrets of everything under the sun. For…
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Puss in Boots ... real gorgeous kitties!

Puss in Boots is probably the best movie my son and I went to see in the last six months. Not sure why this is. Maybe because the main character is a handsome looking kitty with the amazing voice of Antonio Banderas? Maybe because we love sword fighting? Or simply because the storytelling is so intricate that it kept us glued to the screen? Nominated for the 2012 Academy Award® for Best…
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Win 1 of 5 copies of 'It's a Book' by Lane Smith

A wry exchange between an IT-savvy donkey, a book-loving ape and a mouse forms this playful and light-hearted look at the role of books in our tech-driven age. Why have a book when you could have a laptop? We discover soon enough! With a subversive and signature Lane Smith twist, this satisfying and perfectly executed picture book has something to say, to children and adults alike, about the…
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Whizzy Wheels: London Bus

Whizzy Wheels: London Bus, illustrated by Marion Billet, is a book on wheels – the perfect souvenir (even if you are a London Mum or London child)! This book is suitable for children of any age and mums will love it too. My 5 year old son can read it by himself and loves the whizzy wheels. Young children just love things that go, and here is a book they will spend hours pushing along the…
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Muddle London

Muddle London (A magnetic play book!) illustrated by Jannie Ho is the perfect book to start getting our London children to learn about their capital. With activities on every page and plenty of room to use their imagination this book is the perfect way for young children to explore iconic London! Contains 16 fabulous magnets and 4 fun play scenes plus a fantastic handle for carrying and a…
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New kids' DVD releases

Let’s hope the weather will be good this April 2012. If not, here you go a list of new DVD releases courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK) the kids will love. Here is what my 5 year old son thinks of these new DVDs. Rastamouse: Hot, Hot, Hot! Rastamouse is really funny especially his Jamaican accent…. He’s the coolest mouse in the country (and he is voiced by DJ Reggie Yates).
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BUTTERFLY LULLABY BOOK, FREE POSTAGE OR FAIRY IMAGE BY EMAIL fab offer!

America loves British Author Sharon J. Bainbridge and are advertising her rare fairy book for over £60 from the USA Waterstones Website. This book has gone up in value in just one week. Last week it was worth £50. Don’t believe it? See link: www.waterstones.com The fairy book was launched at the famous Dylan Thomas Centre back in 2007 with all her dancing fairies. Quite a unique event.
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A Personalised Bracelet that will keep loved ones close to hand all year round

Merci Maman offers a beautiful range of personalised gifts for the whole family – including jewellery for women, men and children and clever baby gifts, such as personalised hooded towels and bibs which make the perfect present for a newborn. They are specialised in bespoke hand-engraved jewellery online. They personalise charm bracelets and necklaces with names of loved ones, meaningful dates…
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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2012

Here are some of London Mums’ favourite gifts. Have a happy Mother’s Day and do not forget Grannies are mums too! Sainsbury’s offers excellent value-for-money gifts under £10 The handbag filled with chocolate truffles, not only has a delicious sweet treat, but doubles up as an adorable change purse or make up case too. Thorntons new Fabulous Vanilla Fudge box If you think…
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