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Farmer Clegg's Night Out

Brilliantly illustrated book Farmer Clegg’s Night Out by Peter Bently introduces young children to humour. Fun reading for kids from 5+. With laugh-out-loud text and lively, comedic illustrations by Jim Field – not to mention a pig mariachi band – this fun-packed book will delight both boys and girls alike. What’s It All About? Who’s got what it takes to be a…
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Win 1 of 5 copies of 'The Pirate House' book by Rebecca Patterson

You never know who might live next door! No one knows who lives in that house on the corner, but when all those seagulls fly onto the roof, Sam Turner says it must be pirates! In fact, Sam Turner tells his friends all sorts of things: that they mustn’t look at the pirate washing or they will turn into jellyfish, that at night the whole house glows like an aquarium, and that if the door ever…
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Book review: Making Stuff for Kids

This book is certainly one of my favourite art & craft books I have ever come across. The best thing about this art & craft manual is that it’s easy to follow instructions on how to make the most complicated things such as patchwork bibs, backpacks, pouches, button necklace, owl cushions and rug dolls. It is also very good to inspire and do your own art & craft. In fact we…
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GREYHOUND BARKS AT No.10 TO LAUNCH BOOK

A Greyhound called Danny recently visited 10 Downing Street to raise awareness about the benefits of children reading to dogs. Launching his new book, ‘Danny goes to London’, Danny hopes children will be encouraged to pick it up and read to dogs like him. Danny is a Reading, Education and Assistance Dog (READ), and is sponsored by the Kennel Club’s Bark and Read Foundation to go into…
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Make your own fun

Over 140 boredom-busting games and activities for children! In the 70s when television was not yet so developed and popular we played so many more games and we often made our own games. Reading this compendium of games and ideas made me remember with nostalgic feelings at my childhood. The 70s were creative years and we never had entertainers at our birthday parties. Back then we could…
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Win 1 of 5 'Muddle London' magnetic play books

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. Check our review here https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/2012/muddle-london For your chance to win one of these amazing magnetic books, answer the simple question below in our dedicated competition page (USE ONLY THE DEDICATED PAGE & DO NOT SEND…
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Win 1 of 5 copies of 'BAT AND RAT' book By Patrick Jennings

Bat and Rat are two best friends living in the big city. Together these nocturnal pals enjoy their favourite things, like riding the subway, dumpster diving in Chinatown, writing songs, and playing in a band. One hot summer night, while tasting their favourite flavours of ice cream, like mosquito ripple, they find the inspiration for the perfect new tune—for they realize their favourite…
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The Girl Who Loved Wellies

A puddle-jumpingly funny book! Snug slippers, terrific trainers or the perfect pair of party shoes? NO! It’s wellies that Molly loves. And she loves them so much that she never takes them off. Ever. On the beach, in the bath and even in bed, Molly and her wellies are inseparable and NOTHING’S going to change that . . . or is it? A brilliant new book from the creator of THE BOY WHO…
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Little Learners - New interactive books for babies

Parragon launches Little Learners, the vibrant new interactive book range for babies. Little Learners are great not just for babies but also for mums and carers as they allow babies and toddlers to engage, interact and develop through playing with these beautifully illustrated books. My 5 year old son also loved reading these books by himself so the shelf value of these books is great.
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'Florentine and Pig - Have a very lovely picnic' - kids' & mums' new book review

Florentine and Pig have already won over an army of parents with their traditional values, even though the first book won’t be published until 7th June 2012. Eva Katzler has developed the brand and content through online channels. Florentine and Pig have an impressive 1477 followers on Twitter and a whopping 1762 fans on Facebook (early May 2012). Each book sees the two having a different…
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