When the Sinclair ZX Spectrum : A Visual Compendium landed on my desk for review, I saw my colleague’s eyes light up.  Truly a nod to nostalgia.  Here’s what Roger had to say… Roger’s thoughts… The ZX welcomed in an awesome new era in home computer history. In the last few years, computers had become affordable and compact enough that …

Colouring books for adults are on the “up”, helping to relax and stimulate our brains which in return improves our mental wellbeing.  Why not take a look at a seasonal colouring book… what can be more seasonal than the “Christmas Jumper”? Christmas Jumper Colouring Book  GMC • November 2015 • ISBN 9781784942168  : PB • RRP £4.99 Christmas Jumper Colouring combines …

CAMPBELL BOOKS AT THE BABY SHOW, LONDON Yet again, Campbell kept the little ones entertained at London’s Baby Show in their Campbell Books Activity & Reading Zone. Our “little ones” were able to join in with their illustrators and storyteller and their fun interactive sessions bringing the books to life! Campbell Books also had their own stand so we hope you were able …

Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of the bumper edition of GMC’s Children’s Books Christmas Newsletter.  Such a wonderful selection of books to share with the followers of Entertain the Kids.  I am sure there will be more book reviews to follow #WatchThisSpace. Nothing beats sitting down with a good book, no matter what age you are.  In this …

Part 1 and Part 2 of the GMC’s Children’s Book Christmas Newsletter are now complete.  Now we bring you Part 3.  GMC weren’t wrong when they said it was a “Bumper Edition“.  I’ve already spotted a couple of Christmas presents as I add them, take a look and see if you can complete your Christmas list with a book from …

Part 1 of the Newsletter contains 7 book titles.  Now to start to put Part 2 together leaving no stone unturned. Nothing beats sitting down with a good book, no matter what age you are.  In this age of “e-technology” it is important to ensure our children have a hobby away from the PC, iPad, etc : what better way …

Looking for gifts or stocking fillers for kids this Christmas? The Science Museum have a fantastic range of space inspired gifts for younger cosmonauts, in association with the fantastic new blockbuster exhibition Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age  which is open now until March 2016. Inspired by Russia’s entry to the Space Race in the 1950s and 1960s, the range tells the stories of the first dogs to space and gives …

Nothing beats sitting down with a good book, no matter what age you are.  In this age of “e-technology” it is important to ensure our children have a hobby away from the PC, iPad, etc : what better way than with a colourful book? Here at Entertain the Kids we were privaledged to receive the November & December children’s books newsletter …

I was intrigued when I was asked if I would like to review 42 Days because it is rare that we hear the “dad’s perspective” on losing their baby. So far, I haven’t had chance to fully read the book but I have flicked through and read a couple of chapters.  Certainly a book that took me on a journey… …

Build! A Knight’s Castle Imagine my delight when I opened my post to find a copy of this wonderful papercraft book Build! A Knight’s Castle.  Very informative though easy to read, with pop out pieces to create your very own Knight’s Castle.  We think this would make a delightful Christmas present for your children.  My son, William, is 6yr old …