| |
 |
Tales On Moon Lane
By Fiona McKim on 19/08/2011 10:37:21
The award-winning bookshop which will enchant the whole family
Bookseller industry awards Tales on Moon Lane was awarded Walker Independent Children’s Bookshop of the Year as well as Young Bookseller of the Year for manager, Georgina Hanratty. While the accolades pour in Tales on Moon Lane has continued to focus
|
|
 |
Family fun for Independent Booksellers Week 2012
By Fiona McKim on 25/06/2012 18:35:14
From a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to a nationwide Wally hunt, families can have a ball whilst supporting independent bookshops at this fiesta of local literature
. 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
|
|
 |
Joe Blogs pays homage to cockney geezer Guy Ritchie
By Joe on 15/12/2010 22:09:44
Smart Boy About Town checks out Covent Garden and finds a soul mate daddy in Joules
of me. I was going to have a word with him, but there didn't seem to be much point. He didn't have any ears.We also had a chance to have a mooch around the bookshops too, where I rearranged the Beast Quest books into the right order. Call me OCD or call
|
|
 |
The lowdown on Okido magazine
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 26/11/2010 15:48:05
Editor Sophie Dauvois shares the inspiration behind cool children's art and science magazine Okido
Rigaud and Joy Sorman, and Alice in Wonderland illustrated by J. Otto Seibold. We love Snowy And Chinook by Robin Mitchell and Judith Steedman. And we love the selection at the Tate Modern bookshop and other museum bookshops.
|
|
 |
The insider's guide to Paris
By Junior on 03/08/2011 10:57:29
Top places in Paris for your family to visit
bookshop. The atmosphere is cosy – but book in advance to secure a place for classes, as places go very quickly.” 21 rue Hérold, 75001 Paris; www.musee-en-herbe.com/English- Le Jardin du Luxembourg“The place is lovely – definitely my favourite park
|
|
 |
National Storytelling Week 2012
By Fiona McKim on 12/01/2012 11:18:23
Celebrate the art of oratory excellence at these fun family events
and rhyme session. Prizes will be awarded for the most enchanting costumes.Hidden Treasures February 2Charming independent Bookshop, The Hours, in Brecon will be opening its doors to story lovers of all ages for this tale-telling session by local raconteur
|
|
 |
Why fathers are important role models when it comes to reading
By Susannah Osborne on 14/11/2012 19:35:41
Fathers should lead – and read – by example
at local bookshops, or the library togther and make it part of an outing.Let your child see you reading – you're the best enticement to read there is!
|
|
) |
Feast on festivals this summer
By Catherine O'Dolan on 14/05/2013 15:10:47
Escape the routine of family life at a festival that celebrates music, dance, comedy and more – coming soon to a field near you...
-on events and the chance to meet favourite authors and illustrators. Having run for 23 years in the small Welsh border town of Hay-on-Wye – all quaint bookshops that feel like they are straight out of Harry Potter – the festival celebrates great writing
|
|
 |
Fabulous Festive Days Out In The South
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:40:03
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the South
-celebrated birthday. Expect plenty of audience participation mixed in with madcap humour and a sackload of surrealism.Barefoot Books Festive SeasonDecember 1–24Independent bookshop, community gathering place and café, Barefoot Books Studio, is hosting a wealth
|
|
 |
Fabulous Festive Days Out In London
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:00:42
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the capital
exhibition in rare bookshop, Peter Harrington. Fans of the honey-loving bear will find first editions, original artwork, manuscripts, photographs and contemporary artefacts, with many of the items for sale. Festive Family QuestDecember 1–31Sign up online
|
|
