At The Seaside by Germano Zullo and Albertine (Tate Publishing, £9.99) 2+You don't need you bucket and spade to take part in the the seaside fun and games that fill this beautifully illustrated book. Simply follow the characters through the pages

Summer lovin' happened so fast… Is teen romance on the horizon in Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days? AH, THE JOYS of having a whole summer of lazy, hazy days stretching ahead of you fills our young anti-hero Greg Heffly, AKA The Wimpy Kid, with dreamy

she was paid £3 for her first published story when she was 17. Her best tips for budding authors was to read lots and lots of book and to keep a diary (which I suppose I sort of do in these blogs).There was also a talk by Nick Crane about his World

access, activities and equipment, excursions and children’s clubs. Be sure to ask about these details when booking an all-inclusive holiday. Another option is to travel off-season. Our summer is South Africa’s winter, but it’s also the best time for game

mocktail on arrival and a 15-minute Internet account.A year-round (except Christmas and summer) Family Affair package offers a second room for two children up to 16 at half price. Children under three eat for free and children aged four to 12 eat half

. For the modern child, between E-books, apps and Amazon the experience of visiting a bespoke, independent bookshop may be an unfamiliar one, so why not give your child a taste of the literary life by taking in a family event during Independent Booksellers Week

Author and mother-of-five Amanda Soule has always enjoyed the different elements that come from each new season, from spring flowers to warm summer sunshine, autumn's harvest and snowy days of winter. Her new book The Rhythm of Family explores how

CAMP BESTIVAL JULY 28–31 is at Lulworth Castle, Dorset () Capacity 50,000 What’s the vibe The king of family festivals, having won the Best Family Festival prize from 2009–10, the little sister of Bestival is a rocking affair.Musical interludes

have your own space but very easy access to baby friendly places to eat, play and relax. * Family beach/summer holiday For me, a luxurious activity holiday along the lines of those offered by www.country-kids.fr would be bliss. They combine the best

are your thing, head to the Bath Children’s Literature Festival  September 23–October 3 2011), where there will be a host of goings-on with the brightest and best authors in the world of children’s books. Stay in luxury at the nearby Lucknam Park, a