We are like Birds by Laila Ekboir is a stunning new picture book about family, friendship, identity and resilience reviewed by Anne Coates.

Adult thriller writer, Joanne Sefton has turned her creative hand to writing for young adults with Ring of Truth, a compelling novel about truth and lies, reviewed by Anne Coates.

Published by HarperCollins Children's Books, Murray the Pirate is the third book in the Murray and Bun series, written and illustrated by Adam Stower. Reviewed by Anne Coates

Inkbound Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by Phillippa Leathley is the first in a brand new series that will captivate readers who love magic in their books, writes Anne Coates.

Get Dressed, Belly Button! written and illustrated by Lucie Brunelière and translated by Linda Burgess is a perfectly designed board book for babies and toddler, encouraging naming of clothes and discussion, writes Anne Coates.

Illustrated by Dotty Sutton, Scarlet: Defender of the Universe is the exciting, action packed middle grade debut by James Davis. Review by Anne Coates. 

A great way to start the new year is with a super clean home but if, like me housework is not one of your favourite occupations, it's great to find a machine which makes vacuuming a pleasure which isn't time-consuming. Anne Coates puts the Hoover Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Anti Hair Wrap & ULTRA COMPACT X3™, Red - HF2 through its paces.

Illustrated by Steve May Sammy and the Stolen Paintings  by Charlie P. Brooks is another warm and super funny family comedy told from the perspective of Sammy the sniffer dog – perfect for younger readers aged seven and up, writes Anne Coates.

So Sensory Light-Up Unicorn World from Canal Toys was a great hit with Lesley Lodge and her granddaughter.

The Deep Freeze products range is available in a variety of easy to use and discrete formats, all useful for soothing minor aches in muscles and joints. Working just like ice, all Deep Freeze products are non-medicinal, providing targeted, scientifically proven cooling and soothing relief, whilst being fast acting and providing an instant cooling sensation.

In my opinion children can never get too much of Canal Toys Gabby’s Dollhouse and Gabby’s Dough House Playset is proving no exception, writes Christine Mayle.

Monopoly: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas – a welcome addition to our collection of family board games, writes Anne Coates.

Illustrated by Rikin Parekh, Charlie and the Christmas Factory and Other Stories is a enchanting collection of 12 short stories by fabulous contemporary authors based on some of Roald Dahl's incredible children's stories. Reviewed by Anne Coates.

If you’re looking for an exciting and different Christmas or birthday present then my recommendation would be look no further than the So Bomb Bath Bomb Dispenser from Canal Toy. It fits that bill perfectly, writes Christine Mayle.

Cold weather always seems to aggravate aches and pains or injuries sustained during exercise. Deep Heat has some warming solutions for self care and pain relief.

My First Swim Girl by BABY born® – a doll that swims and brings lots of fun to bath-time and the paddling pool, writes Anne Coates.

Modern Films Family in partnership with CBeebies have announced that this year's CBeebies Panto is Beauty and the Beast and that it will be in cinemas during November and December. 

Whenever and whatever we are celebrating from family occasions to Christmas, it's always wonderful to share good food. I and my family and friends have been tasting some amazing cheeses from Clawson Farms, and highly recommend them, writes Anne Coates.