Books

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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Book of the week: Storyland by Amy Jeffs

London Mums‘ book of the week is Storyland by Amy Jeffs. You’ve heard of Thor and Hercules, but what about British legends? Immerse yourself in myths and magic and uncover heroes and monsters right on your doorstep. In this beautifully illustrated mythology of Britain, children will discover enchanting tales of magic and adventure, giants and demons, princesses and prophecies. Travelling…
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Erin and the Mouse: Tales dedicated to all those who cannot speak

Published on 11thNovember 2023, Clare Latham’s Erin and the Mouse will delight its young readers, and especially those who are unable to communicate. Transferring the real life story of a young girl called Erin to fiction, this new book shares how a bespoke communication system, and her mouse, becomes the conduit for Erin accessing the world, whilst providing family, friends and others…
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Movies

Film review: The Creator - A bold vision of AI's impact on humanity

Gareth Edwards’ latest sci-fi opus, The Creator, thrusts the collision of artificial intelligence and human existence into the spotlight. Set against a backdrop of a future marked by conflict, the film challenges viewers to reassess their perceptions of AI, offering a fresh perspective on this ever-relevant topic. While not shying away from the potential dangers of advanced AI, it also…
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Youth novel of the week: Three Secrets by Adrian H Perkins

Three Secrets book collection will delight intrepid youngsters doing what they do best – investigating tales of ghosts, treasure and mystery. Published on 2nd December 2023, Three Secrets is the updated and reworked version of a children’s three story collection originally published by Adrian H Perkins back in 1998. The latest publication centres on young friends Sarah and David and the shared…
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Book of the month: "Ballroom: A People's History" by Hilary French

As autumn’s TV highlight Strictly Come Dancing begins, the perfect book to accompany us through the dancing show is Hilary French’s “Ballroom: A People’s History”: A captivating journey through the heartbeats of Britain’s social spaces, where dreams twirled and feet tapped in harmony. As the pages unfurl, readers are transported to the grandeur of places like Dreamland…
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YOUTH NOVEL: “Out of Time” by Mark Golding

New youth novel release “Out of Time”, written by Mark Golding and published by Bumblebee Books (an imprint of Olympia Publishers), starts with a bang (literally) and never lets up. It is an exceedingly exciting book for ages 8-12, providing a time-travelling tale for both boys and girls alike. It captures and holds the reader’s imagination from the very first page and quickly becomes a…
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Shopping Guides

New sustainable product launch! Snack & lunch storage solutions made using recycled ocean bound plastic 

Market leader in food storage and hydration, Sistema® recently introduced its first Ocean Bound Plastic range made from post-consumer recycled plastic. Generated within a 50km radius of coast lines, ocean bound plastic refers to plastic waste that has been improperly disposed of on land, shores, waterways and river areas, which poses a risk of polluting the ocean. Plastic waste that is…
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Master Mindful : Game changing book that helps children become mindful and mentally strong

Shirena Aktar’s Master Mindful books do exactly what they say on the ‘tin’. Bursting with valuable life lessons, Master Mindful books are all about empowering our children and teaching them good behaviour, self-confidence and so much more! A book that should become mandatory reading within the primary school curriculum, Master Mindful is hitting the spot for the young audience for which it…
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Movies

Film review: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 starring John Corbett and Nia Vardalos

Twenty years after the first instalment, John Corbett and Nia Vardalos are bringing back My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. London Mums have checked it out to reveal whether it’s worth a trip to the cinema. The story After travelling to Greece for a family reunion, a woman attempts to locate her deceased father’s childhood friends. The trailer The verdict I had not seen Big Fat…
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