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…
For many London mums, the idea of reinvention is not theoretical – it is lived daily. Careers pause, shift, restart, or evolve alongside family life, changing priorities, and unexpected challenges. It is within this space that Success and Self-Discovery: An Entrepreneur’s Memoir of Growth and Transformation by Steven M. Stroum finds its relevance.
Entrepreneur and author Steven…
If the words insulation, ventilation and retrofit make your eyes glaze over faster than a double-glazed window sales pitch, you’re not alone. For many London families living in draughty Victorian terraces, chilly conversions or well-loved but energy-hungry homes, the idea of improving energy efficiency can feel daunting, confusing and, frankly, a little intimidating. Enter What the Builder…
There is a particular exhaustion that comes with parenting a child with additional needs into adulthood. It is not loud or dramatic. It is quiet, cumulative, and deeply familiar to thousands of families who spend years navigating systems that promise support but rarely deliver it in ways that truly help. Alicia Cook’s What Now? Autism and Learning Difficulties is written from exactly that place…