I am so excited about the forthcoming release of Disney’s Cruella planned for 28 May 2021. Fingers crossed this will go ahead. The trailer looks so good and Emma Stone in the punk role version of Cruella de Vil, the super villain in classic 101 Dalmatians,seems perfect.
Emma Stone’s big puppy eyes combined with the cruel grim dictated by the character as well as the…
London Mums’ book of the week is Rabunzel, a funny twiston classic fairy tale Rapunzel. It’s the first title in a brand new exciting picture book series calledFairy Tales for the Fearlessby Gareth P. Jones.
The reinvented story follows a rabbit named Rabunzel whose mother tries to keep her safe from the dangerous hungry eyed creatures by keeping her locked up in…
You don’t need to be a book worm or a fan of romantic literature to know some of the most famous literary lovers of all time. My personal favourites are Francesca and Robert from The Bridges of Madison County that is a wonderful book by Robert James Waller beautifully adapted to the big screen by Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. I also love the couple from The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks…
Mona Lisa is undoubtedly the most famous painting in the world and has rarely left Paris for safety and security reasons after the epic theft that happened in 1911. An newchildren’s book Mona Lisa in New Yorkout in Marchfollows Mona Lisa as atourist who experiences New York for the first time –findingartand inspiration in unexpected places. As…
At some point, nowadays often much sooner than we might like or expect, our children start asking if they can have their own mobile phone. Some will come right out and ask, while others might make subtle hints, mentioning friends who have phones, and gentle enquiries as to when they might be allowed. As parent’s, it a tough balance, and also a much trickier decision than it used to be.
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00What do Peppa Pig, Winnie the Pooh, Pixar’s Soul & Beatrice and the London Bus have in common? Well, a lot actually.
In 2015 I came across a fun, witty, humorous inspiring children’s book series set in London titled Beatrice and the London Bus (Volume one, two and three) written by Francesca Lombardo and published by Daily Fairy Tales, a little London-based…
When someone you love has just has had a baby, it can be really tough to know what to buy as a congratulatory gift.Most expectant parents will have done a huge amount of shopping and will appear to have everything they need already. However, that shopping will probably have mostly been focused on the baby! Getting a few gifts for new mums will show that you really care, and will be highly…
2020 is the year that has seen us spending more time in the kitchen. Whether you have a baking fan or a foodie family member or a friend who can’t get enough of quirky novelty kitchen gadgets, this guide is the perfect place to find the coolest culinary tools that are sure to cook up a storm.
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Powerful 120W brushless motor by…
Wonder Woman 1984 is the sequel to 2017’sWonder Womanand the ninth instalment in theDC Extended Universe.Itwill debut theatrically in international markets on a staggered schedule beginning on 16 December 2020. Best film of 2020! Don’t miss it if you are a fan of the DC heroine.
The story
Fast forward to the 1980s during the Cold War as Wonder…
Star Dad Exclusive Chat! Andy Day talks about his CBeebies Panto role, Odd Socks and parenting sills
Recently I have been chatting to Bafta nominated and incredibly talented Andy Day, who is starring as the Elf in CBeebies’ much loved annual Show Christmas in Storylandto be aired on the 12th December 2020 and available on BBC iPlayer.
Christmas in Storylandis set in an enchanting world, featuring a cast of CBeebies favourites, upbeat songs and dances and a range of characters…