Recent Articles

Sammy and the Stolen Paintings by Charlie P. Brooks (in: Books: children & YA)
Jan 2, 2025

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 (in: Games & toys)
Dec 14, 2024

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

Deep Freeze Self Care (in: Healthy parents)
Dec 11, 2024

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.

Gabby’s Dough House Playset from Canal Toys
Dec 6, 2024

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 (in: Games & toys)
Dec 4, 2024

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

Charlie and the Christmas Factory and Other Stories
Nov 29, 2024

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.

So Bomb Bath Bomb Dispenser from Canal Toys (in: Games & toys)
Nov 28, 2024

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.

 

Deep Heat Self Care (in: Healthy parents)
Nov 27, 2024

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® (in: Games & toys)
Nov 25, 2024

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.

Beauty and the Beast – CBeebies Panto (in: Cinema/theatre/TV)
Nov 10, 2024

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. 

Clawson Farms Cheeses (in: Products & equipment)
Oct 30, 2024

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. 

ENB – Swan Lake in-the-round (in: Cinema/theatre/TV)
Oct 28, 2024

Do not miss Derek Deane's Swan Lake in-the-round performed by the English National Ballet with Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic, writes Anne Coates. In cinemas across the UK from 30 October to 3 November.