Anne Coates reviews two new picture books to inspire young readers: My First Draw with Rob: Unicorns and Frida the Rock-and-Roll Moth plus two new edition of old favourites: How to catch a Star and Cars and Trucks and Things that Go.

Hamza may be best known by grown-ups as the winner of Strictly Come Dancing but in his TV programme for children on BBC CBeebies, he shares his passion for the outdoors, wildlife, the environment and conservation. This passion is continued in Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, illustrated by Kate Kronrief. It was a hit with Christine Mayle and her young grandson.

Enter our competition to win one of five copies of Wonderground by Harry Miller and illustrated by Stephanie Zhao –  11 tailored rhymes for the 11 Underground lines, culminating in some tantalising Tube-Train-Trivia.

Don’t lose out – extend Child Benefit for your 16 to 19 year old. More than a million parents will receive reminders from this week to extend Child Benefit for their teenagers if they are continuing their education or training after their GCSEs.

The Airbrush Art Activity Kit from Canal Toys proved to be an instant success with all four of Christine Mayle's grandchildren, aged three to eight years old as she says in her review

b.box is the brainchild of Dannielle Michaels and Monique Filer, two Aussie mums on a mission to design products that make feeding challenges easier. Anne Coates reviews their Spoutless Training Rim Cup and Insulated Food Jar with Spork for Toddlers.

Dr Carrie Ruxton, from the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) gives her top nutrition tips to get ready for summer.

With illustrations by Xin Li, You and the Universe by Stephen Hawking with Lucy Hawking is an inspiring book for curious young minds published by Puffin Books and reviewed by Anne Coates.

Anne Coates reviews two new board books by Chris Chatterton, the bestselling author of the iconic bedtime series, Ten Minutes to Bed. Uh-oh Niko Bathtime and Uh-oh Nico Bedtime are published by Ladybird Books.

On world Gin and Tonic Day (9 April) why not celebrate with a non-alcoholic spirit and see if you can taste the difference? Anne Coates is won over by CleanCo G.

Casio is a name you can absolutely trust and Anne Coates was delighted to be able to review their Casio SA-50 Mini Keyboard, Which delights the latest addition to her family.

April is Earth Month and QuartoKids recommends these books to explore environmental issues and create consciousness about climate change with your children: My Friend Tree by Dawn Casey & Genevieve Godbout; Always Carry Me With You by Hervé Eparvier and illustrated by Fred Benaglia; The Secret Life of Bugs by Moira Butterfield & Vivian Mine and  Rewild the World at Bedtime by Emily Hawkins & illustrated by Ella Beech. 

If, like us,  you have Gabby Dollhouse fans in your family then the oven and set of baking tools available in the Gabby’s Dollhouse Cakey Cat’s Dough Kitchen from Canal Toys is a must have, writes Christine Mayle in her five heart review.

No better time to prepare your skin for the spring and summer months and I've been trying out two moisturisers – one for face SOS H₂O and Aphrodites's  Olive Oil Body Butter – both of which Anne Coates loves.

Lonely Planet’s experts reveal the best ways to bag a bargain, from budget friendly ways to get there, find flights, when to go, what to book, visa hacks, packing check lists, insider tips on local experiences and best value destinations in The Travel Hack Handbook.

Anne Coates recommends some picture books to give for Easter: are you big? by Mo Willems, Sleepy Unicorn by Candy Bee anTom Knight and Maybe Later, Georgie by Luke Scriven.

Learning to play the keyboard just got a whole lot more fun thanks to a collaboration between Casio Music UK and the online musical education program Rhythm Warriors Piano Zone. Casio Music, one of the world’s most renowned producers of electronic keyboards and digital pianos, has announced that customers can now exclusively access the exciting Rhythm Warriors animated piano and keyboard lessons.

Working families can save on Easter Childcare Costs by Signing up for Tax-Free Childcare.