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Look Out! Hungry Animals by Paul Delaney (in: Books: children & YA)
Feb 7, 2024

HarperCollins Children's Books have just launched the first two books in the Look Out! Hungry Animals series by Paul Delaney: Hungry Snake and Hungry Lion, both hide-and-seek flap books for little ones. Reviewed by Anne Coates.

Five Books to inspire During Children's Mental Health Week (in: News)
Feb 5, 2024

It's Children's Mental Health Week and Madeline O’Keefe, Children’s Book Buyer at The Works has collated the best books to read to your child that can inspire and emphasise that their voice matters…

See Migration & get a discount at Frankie & Benny's (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Feb 2, 2024

Frankie & Benny's are offering families who show their cinema tickets for Illumination's Migration a 30 per cent discount on mains.

Connetix Pastel Creative Pack (in: Games & toys)
Feb 1, 2024

We first reviewed the Connetix Pastel Creative Pack at the end of last year and this product is so good we had to review it twice! This time Christine Mayle and her family are won over by the magnetic tiles.

Pop Up Hammer Game (in: Games & toys)
Jan 22, 2024

The Pop Up Hammer Game was an instant success! The green casing instantly drew my nine month old granddaughter's attention and she couldn't wait to play. She's a little younger than the recommended one to three years but she'd already been doing some of the activities on another toy, writes Anne Coates.

The Dog Squad: The Race by Clara Vulliamy (in: Books: children & YA)
Jan 17, 2024

The Dog Squad:The Race written and illustrated by by Clara Vulliamy is a perfect introduction to chapter books for your readers, writes Anne Coates.

Seven Top Tips to Increase Fibre in Your Diet (in: Healthy parents)
Jan 9, 2024

Dietitian Dr Carrie Ruxton and GP Dr Binita Kalaria understand the importance of meeting fibre recommendations when it comes to maintaining a healthy body weight. Here, they offer seven tasty tips to help you up your intake.

Fairytale Ninjas – Two and a Half Wishes (in: Books: children & YA)
Jan 4, 2024

Two and a Half Wishes is the third book in Paula Harrison's Fairytale Ninjas series published by HarperCollins Children's Books.

Win a Copy of Murder in the Lady Chapel by Anne Coates (in: Freebies, offers & competitions)
Jan 2, 2024

Enter our competition to win a signed copy of Murder in the Lady Chapel by Anne Coates.

The Mole Toy from Charlie Mackesy (in: Games & toys)
Dec 20, 2023

Since its publication in 2019, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has brought joy to millions of readers  adults and children – who fell in love with the four unlikely friends. In particular the Mole captivated hearts and imaginations and now there is a beautifully crafted mole for you to own, writes Anne Coates.

Christmas-Opoly (in: Games & toys)
Dec 14, 2023

A variation on a well-known favourite, Christmas-Opoly from Cheatwell Games is a merry game to celebrate the season, writes Anne Coates.

Bottle Warmer from Nanobébé (in: Products & equipment)
Dec 8, 2023

The nanobébé baby bottle insulated bag is a brilliant blend of fashion and function to add to your parenting essentials. This sleek and practical cooler saves space while storing everything from bottles to baby food. Olivia Coates puts it to the test.