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Win 1 of 5 copies of 'Matilda's Cat' book by Emily Gravett

Matilda’s cat must like something! But what? Climbing trees, playing with wool . . . Matilda is sure her cat will love these things, but he doesn’t seem very enthusiastic. Undaunted, she thinks up new ways to amuse her reluctant playmate. Tea parties? Dressing up? Or what about a nice bike ride? As the beleaguered cat goes from nonplussed to terrified, Matilda gets more and more…
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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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Tractor Ted

Tractor Ted, young children’s favourite cartoon tractor, DVDs and books are my 6 year old son’s favourites. He loves the fact that they show life on a farm and all tools and equipment a farmer needs to run a farm in great detail. Being a mum, I must admit I could not understand at first why he loved it too much, but I slowly starting appreciating its highly educational value. I also…
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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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Win 1 of 5 Lunchtime books by Rebecca Cobb

Lunchtime? I’m far too busy having fun! It’s lunchtime for one little girl, but she’s just not hungry. A visiting crocodile, bear and wolf, however, are starving. It’s just as well that children taste revolting! A beautifully illustrated tale of food, friendship and fun. For your chance to win one of these books, answer the simple question below in our dedicated competition…
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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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My mummy

‘My mummy’ by Paula metcalf and Lucy Barnard is an amazing book for young children published by Macmillan.This story is a wonderful celebration of motherhood and the special bond that exists between a mum and her children. It’s really beautifully illustrated and I can relate to all activities and scenarios mentioned in the story: from cycling together in the park to make…
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I can cook from the garden

‘I can cook from the garden’ new book accompanies the new series of Katy Ashworth’s i can cook, one of CBeebies’ most successful children’s shows. Aimed at 3-5 year olds, this book is first and foremost a recipe book structured around ingredients and how to grow them. It includes 35 delicious and balanced recipes which have been created so they can be made with little or no…
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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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