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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 Chloë, 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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Mum... what foot?

There is something quite sweet about seeing a youngster with their shoes on the wrong feet – but when the child is insisting that they are on the correct feet and refuses to change them over – it stops being cute! When graphic and website designer Ellen Lichtman’s daughter was three years old, she provided her mum with an “Aha!” moment that would, four years later…
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Trolley Dolly - the bag that's for life!

Trolley Dolly Bag – THE NEW TROLLEY-DOLLY(TM) WITH 18 BAGS AND MORE, THE BAG THAT’S FOR LIFE, AND PERFECT FOR CHRISTMAS! Trolley-Dolly is a compact, stylish pouch that contains 18 virtually indestructible bags for life of variety shapes, sizes and purposes. It’s creator is a lady called Zoe Phayre-Mudge who had a eureka moment whilst queuing at the supermarket check-out. With its new…
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The Posh mumpreneur

The ideal gift for all mums, girlfriends and grandmothers. The newly launched website from Posh Paraphernalia, a new online shop for the woman who has everything! www.poshandlovely.com has great pinnies for children and adults to keep them spick and span whilst preparing Christmas cookies. The Posh Pinny and the Mini Pinny are available online. Posh Paraphernalia aims to add a touch of glamour to…
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Luxury Christmas Teas and biscuits

Here is a selection of London Mums favourite teas and biscuits (luxurious, of course!). Fortnum & Mason Christmas products These must be London Mums’ favourite Xmas products of all time. There is nothing better to represent ultimate Britishness and quality of teas and biscuits. Among our favourite Xmas gifts there are the Christmas Spiced Tea, a blend of tea enhanced by cocoa nibs and…
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Gifts for HIM

London Mums’ favourite selection of GIFTS FOR DADS for this Christmas. ‘Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography’ An extraordinary book which gives us a unique insight into the life and thinking of the man who has single-handedly transformed the way we live today. Check our review at https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2011/steve-jobs iPhone Eye Scope An eye for detail: the…
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Classic kids' movies: The Snowman and Father Christmas DVDs

The Snowman and Father Christmas DVDs (Classic Gifts) released in new editions for Christmas – Launch Date: 7th November 2011 Price: £9.99 RRP each. One winter morning a little boy named James wakes up to find that everything outside has turned snow white. Overjoyed he rushes downstairs and out into the garden where he begins to build a snowman… The Snowman has been a perennial Christmas…
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Very Christmassy movies for the whole family

Two very sweet and emotional movies for the whole family to watch together this Christmas. Velveteen Rabbit In this brand new feature film, one of the most beloved family tales of all time comes to life in an enchanting combination of live-action drama and animated adventure. It’s the story of a young boy named Toby who is sent by his busy father to spend the holiday season in the home of his…
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