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Eight great books about London
By Junior on 25/04/2012 11:04:35
Explore the big city's sights and highlights with these fun books
This Is London by Miroslav Sasek (Universe, £10.99)The gorgeous retro illustrations are the star of this classic book that opens with a brown page: “Well, this is London – hidden by fog.” Ha, ha. A wonderful piece of vintage nostalgia depicting
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Most Promising New Talent 2011
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/06/2011 10:09:32
*Winner*Foxly's Feast by Owen Davey (Templar, £10.99), 2+Read our Q&A with Owen Davey
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Slightly Invisible
By Lucy Phillips on 14/06/2011 16:26:54
Read our review on the highly commended Picture Book Of The Year - Slightly Invisible
breath, ‘Can Charlie please do something naughty for once!’” It was a light-bulb moment and inspired Child to return to the dynamic duo after eight years. In typical Child fashion, the book tells a fabulously fun tale of how Charlie finally loses his
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The 'good behaviour' benefits of reading to your child
By Catherine O'Dolan on 08/11/2012 12:53:12
Snuggling up with a good book with your child can boost good behaviour and understanding
Reading regularly with children can dramatically reduce disruptive behaviour, according to a study carried out at eight primary schools in the London borough of Lambeth by the Institute of Psychiatry. The key to the scheme wasn't reading in itself
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How a rousing read can raise your child's spirits
By Catherine O'Dolan on 08/11/2012 15:22:03
Trust the good old Dr Seuss to prescribe the perfect pick-me-up for your child
learns to overcome setbacks and sally forth bravely. By the end of the book, Seuss has this to say: "And will you succeed? Yes! You will indeed! Ninety-eight-and-three-quarters-percent guaranteed. Kid, you'll move mountains."Every child should read
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Make a Jubilee crown with this easy step-by-step guide
By Junior on 20/05/2012 10:38:19
Celebrate the Jubilee by creating your child her very own crown with this brilliant craft idea
This crafty crown idea is taken from The Farmyard Tales Big Book Of Things To Make And Do (Usborne, £9.99, ISBN 9780746089712)1) Cut a long rectangle of thin cardboard that fits around your child's head, with a little overlap. Then, draw a line
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Meet Geraldine Grandidier, founder of Tidy Books
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 01/06/2012 15:15:08
Tidy Books were Shortlisted in our Junior Design Awards in the category of Most Innovative Product. We catch up with the founder Geraldine Grandidier
Can you tell us the names and ages of your children?Adele (after Adele Hugo), 13, and Emile (after Emile Zola), eight.How did you get the idea for Tidy Books?I was looking for a bookcase for my daughter and I had in mind what has become the original
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The Hungry Caterpillar's Secret
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/04/2010 12:00:03
Junior interviews Eric Carle, the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Bad Tempered Lady Bug and The Very Quiet Cricket
start with a dummy book. A dummy book is eight sheets of paper folded and stapled to make a 32-page blank book, into which I sketch my idea. Sometimes it takes many, many dummy books before the pictures and the story are just right. It’s hard work
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Caramel Baby & Child present their Pop-up Studio for Father's Day
By Danielle Malin on 20/05/2010 17:50:14
Caramel Baby & Child gives Daddy a chance to shine in the spotlight
£200, which includes your favourite shot in a 12x16 format and a CD with six to eight high-resolution images to share with family and friends. For bookings, contact Ellie at 020 7352 8857.
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Shortlisted Best Interiors Collection 2012 - Babies R Us Olive, Henri & Friends
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 22:12:49
Inspirational designs that will light up your child's bedroom
collection, from £4.99 by Babies R Us.Check out... Eight owl ideas for your child's roomPlus... turn the page on this cute owl book
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