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The Muppets are back for good!!!

Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy entertained a wonderful audience of British and International journalists answering lots of questions and joking along the way at the European and UK press conference at the Mayfair Hotel to promote the launch of the new movie ‘The Muppets’ in cinemas on 10 February 2012. It was more like a Live Muppets show than a traditional press conference. Amazing!
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Valentine 2012 Gift Guide .... treat yourself mums!!!

Look no further this Valentine. Here is our list of original and affordable gift ideas. GIFTS FOR HIM Thorntons Chocolate Liqueur RRP ÂŁ19.99 Forget about Baileys … This delicious drink is made by blending vodka with Thorntons’ carefully crafted chocolate; resulting in a liqueur that’s just as good over ice cream as it is over ice. This liquor is not just perfect for the dads…
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the most read children's book in Britain

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the most read children’s book in Britain, a study revealed yesterday. Researchers estimate that Eric Carle’s 1969 classic about a caterpillar that becomes a butterfly is read an average of nine times a year by the nation’s 5.5 million primary school children. The second most popular book is the classic Cinderella fairytale which is read around 8.7 times…
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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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Christmas gift guide 2011

Look no further for unique Christmas Gifts. This guide is brought to you by London Mums’ panel of testers! There is something for every taste and for every pocket. GIFTS FOR HER (MUMS, GRANMAS, GIRLFRIENDS) STRICTLY CHRISTMAS MAKE-UP COLLECTION 2011 Dance fever has taken over the nation again with the ninth series of Strictly Come Dancing. The Strictly Make-up collection designed by Head…
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