Move over, flying and laser vision – there’s a new superhero in town, and her name is Uma. She doesn’t wear a cape (well, not always), but she does something far more powerful: she listens, she cares, and she solves problems with kindness. Super Uma! – the dazzling new picture book from award-winning author Rashmi Sirdeshpande and debut illustrator Nakul P – is a love letter to every…
Discover the Fens with Hettie: quirky, clever, and perfect book for curious kids (and their parents)
If you’ve ever wished for a book that makes your child actually want to read – without wizards, dystopian worlds, or yet another screen – then meet Hettie. She’s a smart, funny girl growing up in the Lincolnshire Fens, and her adventures are exactly the kind of storytelling families have been missing.
Local author and retired teacher Mick Price has written two delightful children’s…
Today, 2 April 2026, marks World Autism Awareness Day – the start of Autism Acceptance Month. Across the UK, thousands of families, schools, and communities are coming together to fundraise, share resources, and build a society that truly works for autistic people. At London Mums, we are joining that conversation by shining a light on a book that moved us to our core.
It is not often that a…
When mysterious happenings unsettle the quirky town of Growlsville, there’s only one duo for the job. Bloodhound detectives Buddy and Pal are on the case. Armed with razor-sharp noses, clever teamwork and boundless courage, they sniff out clues, outsmart culprits and uncover the heart behind every mystery – proving that true heroes come with wagging tails.
In the first instalment of his…
If you’ve ever scrolled Instagram while nap-trapped on the sofa, chances are Jessica Urlichs’s words have stopped you mid-scroll. The New Zealand-based poet has built a global following by capturing the exact feelings of motherhood that somehow never made it into the books – the bittersweet, the exhausting, the overwhelming love that leaves you breathless.
Her latest picture book…
The poet who captured motherhood in a poem now gives us a bedtime story to treasure forever.
If you’ve ever scrolled Instagram while nap-trapped on the sofa, too exhausted to move but too full of love to care, chances are Jessica Urlichs‘s words have stopped you mid-scroll.
The New Zealand-based poet has built a global following by capturing the exact feelings of motherhood that…
If you’re looking for a meaningful Mother’s Day gift that goes beyond flowers and chocolates, this year’s selection from Prestel Publishing offers something truly special. These art books are not only visually stunning but also accessible, making them ideal for busy mums who want a moment of calm, inspiration, or creative escape.
A gentle introduction to great artists
Both Van…
Right, hands up – how many of us have a copy of Les Misérables gathering dust on a shelf somewhere, bought with the best of intentions? Me too. With World Book Day being celebrated today across the UK (and yes, I’ve panic-searched “easy World Book Day costumes” twice last week), I got thinking about all those books we mean to read. You know the ones.
Turns out, if you…
In an age of emojis, memes and AI-written messages, it turns out that a beautifully written line of love still has the power to stop us in our tracks.
New research has revealed the most romantic words ever written – from classic novels and poetry to films and songs – and the results are a heart-warming reminder that romance on the page still matters, even if we’re writing it less…
Born on 16 December 1775, Jane Austen turned 250 in 2025 and, true to form, the celebrations have refused to end on time, with festivals, exhibitions and Austen-mania happily spilling over into 2026 for a writer who never goes out of style.
Two hundred and fifty years after her birth, Jane Austen remains one of the most read, loved and quietly revolutionary writers in English literature. No…