Jessica Whalley’s powerful new book, The Autistic Mom, sheds light on her deeply personal journey as an autistic and ADHD mother raising a nonverbal autistic son. This candid, compelling book is a must-read for parents of neurodivergent children, adults navigating their own neurodivergence, and anyone interested in understanding autism and ADHD more deeply.
World Book Day has crept up on me this year (It is Thursday 6th March for those of you who also haven't clocked it) and as with most years I feel a bit flustered trying to get something organised.
My children are a bit older now (10 and 8) and don't generally enjoy playing with dressing up clothes, so I refuse to go and spend over £20 on an outfit that will be worn once then put back...
Cheryl Thallon, mum, editor, campaigner, author, and founder of Suddenly Publishing and ethical company Viridian Nutrition publishes her first children’s book this month. ‘ My Mum Ran a 5k ’ is written from a child’s perspective and it is a life-saving call to action for a trash-eating raccoon family.
First-time illustrator Charlie Tomkins has created a beautifully colourful, fully...
Libraries Unlimited launches ‘Libro’s Friends’ adventure across Devon and Torbay
An exciting new early years reading programme with stickers to collect has been launched in libraries across Devon and Torbay, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of reading.
Libro’s Friends is an extension of Libraries Unlimited’s hugely successful The Secret Book Quest, which was launched in...
The hugely-popular, BAFTA Scotland award-winning kids show The Brilliant World of Tom Gates returns to Sky Kids and NOW with a third series of epic episodes in January. Tom, the eponymous hero, excellent doodler and enthusiastic avoider of homework, embarks on twenty more rib-tickling adventures at home and at school, with his friends and family.
Ladybird Launches Engaging and Interactive Book, Just in Time for the King’s Coronation!
Ladybird is thrilled to introduce a colourful new page-turner this spring, the interactive lift-the-flap adventure, The King’s Crown . Ready to royally inspire little readers, the engaging story book will help little ones join in with the magic of the King’s Coronation through vibrant illustrations and a...
The Tiger who came to Tea is such a lovely book, which we love reading at bedtime. As my children love it so much, I used it to make a tuff tray activity.
I had to be quite resourceful to create this tray and dipped into lots of different toy boxes to get all the characters, but it was well worth it for the fun we had.
The magical children’s book series that excites and stimulates little minds
In a world of fluffy clouds, fairies and magical spells, Grumbalina looks to have the perfect fairytale life. But, she’s starting to learn that magic can’t solve everything… The brilliant six book series by children’s author Karina Fredericks follows Grumbalina as she starts her new school, makes friends and learns...
Release Your Inner Child! Four Thrilling Adventures Inspired by Children’s Books
You’re never too old for an adventure! The consensus seems to be that, once we hit a certain age, exciting adventures become few and far between. An adult in Britain typically works an average of 36.4 hours per week , and with common responsibilities such as mortgages, children, and household chores...
Stress-Less Mama book release for new mothers: tackling postpartum stress and anxiety
Author Yana Abramova is a mother of one and a founder of the First Time Mums UK network who went through postpartum depression herself and successfully recovered. In this book, she shares practical tools to handle the inevitable stress we all experience during the first few years of motherhood. At the end of...
