Online and in the shops: Bridget in Werewolf Rehab

Author Maura Byrne’s first book, Bridget in Werewolf Rehab, is a comic story for nine to 12-year-olds.

It's about what happens to werewolves who aren’t savage beasts and vampires who hate blood.

Maura is determined to get reluctant readers to pick up books and will be reading at Cork County libraries in Mallow and Kanturk on Thursday, Oct 18, and Fermoy and Mitchelstown on Oct 19.

Her new book costs €9.99 and is available from Easons, Amazon and at www.maura-byrne.com Schools and libraries around the country have also now received entry forms for the 25th MS READaTHON (Oct 12 to Nov 12). In 2011, more than 21,000 students took part, reading over half a million books and raising €730,000 for MS. To get involved visit www.msreadathon.ie

¦ October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pink Partners this year include Beautyboutique.ie who will donate €2 from each sale of Mama Mio Boob Tube, €34, to the Irish Cancer Society. This natural moisturiser is designed to firm the neck and bust. A leaflet explaining how to perform a self-examination of your breasts is also included. Other Pink Partners include Centra and Boots; more information on www.cancer.ie

¦ The A/W range of breastfeeding dresses from Boob has arrived at Cork maternity boutique Beautiful Bumps, prices from €99. To mark National Breastfeeding Week there is 15% off all breastfeeding wear at the Carrolls Quay store today and tomorrow and on all telephone orders on 021-4558937; www.beautifulbumps.ie

¦ Emollient therapy is the cornerstone to daily eczema care, according to the Irish Eczema Society, whose other tips for parents include using non-bio detergent, avoiding harsh cleaning products and buying cotton and specialist eczema clothing which is less likely to irritate the skin. Call the Society on 01-8321250.

At Irish website Econatural.ie, there is a dedicated section on eczema products with children’s sleepwear now reduced and prices starting from €9.75. These Comfymitt PJs are made from soft 100% organic cotton and natural silver ions have been added to relieve night time itching. Call 01-4927774.