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A conversation with Herve Tullet, author of Press Here
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/05/2012 11:44:01
In conversation with French artist, Herve Tullet, author of the innovative picture book, Press Here, winner of the Junior Design Awards 2012 Picture Book Of The Year
and interactive books for babies and adults reading them, trying to find what will happen when you turn the page! The inspiration inherently comes from all my sessions and interactions with so many children all over the word. I learn from them, they give me
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Super Saturday on Clapham Common
By Catherine O'Dolan on 03/08/2011 14:27:40
End your festival season with a musical finale featuring The Saturdays, Ollie Murs, Sugababes, Chipmunk and more…
and basketball. There will also be plenty of other family-friendly activities including face-painting, a bouncy castle, bungee trampolines and an inflatable course – all included in the price. Tickets cost £30 for adults; £20 for children; under-fives go free
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Podium Restaurant
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/04/2010 13:54:11
Fine eating at the London Hilton on Park Lane
to Hyde Park to enjoy the sun.Times: Sunday lunch at Podium is served from noon to 3pm.Cost: The three-course buffet costs £30 per adult, £15 for under-12s and is free for under-fives.Contact: tel: 020 7208 4022; www.podiumrestaurant.co.uk Address: Podium
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THE ORIGINAL CORNBURY FESTIVAL JULY 1–3 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 12:14:32
Junior's family festival guide checks out The Original Cornbury Festival 2011
. What it costs £160 for adult weekend camping; 13–16 years £90; two under-12s free per adult. Extend your stay After the excess, perhaps a little rehab at the Priory? Well, the Priory Inn at nearby Tetbury offers a very relaxed and family-friendly vibe and great
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Legoland Hotel, Windsor
By Catherine O'Dolan on 09/04/2012 10:12:09
Ever feel that one day at Legoland just isn't enough? Stay overnight at the new hotel and get two day's free entry to the park!
with while you're there.Then there's the Lego Pirates themed splash pool, and an interactive play zone.What's more, guests get exclusive access to the park for an hour before it opens to the public.Rooms from £247 for a themed family room (2 adults/2
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HARVEST AT JIMMY'S: SEPTEMBER 9-12
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/06/2011 14:41:06
Junior's Festival Guide gives the lowdown, hoe-down for Harvest At Jimmy's 2011
HARVEST AT JIMMY'S September 9–12 is at Jimmy’s Farm, Pannington Hall Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk )Capacity 20,000 What’s the vibe An end-of-summer celebration showcasing the very best of British food, live performers and bands. Musical interludes Eliza
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Winner of the Best Family Console 2012: Xbox 360 Kinect
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 17:29:08
State-of-the-art technology combines with stylish good looks and gives brilliant interactive playtime for all the family
Gaining mastery over a hand-held console control can be tricky for young children (and for some adults too). The beauty of the XBox 360 Kinect is that all you need is your hand or voice to activate the sensor and you’re away. Lurking inside the neat
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Choosing the perfect ski holiday for all the family
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/10/2010 13:18:50
Want the perfect family ski trip? All it takes is a bit of careful preparation and some tips from the experts
an outdoor ice-rink, toboganning, and dog sledding. Ski Famille has six fabulous chalets in Les Gets. A week in the stylish ski in/ski out Chalet Mouflon, complete with its roof-top hot tub, costs from £1,410 per adult and £1235 for children aged two to 12
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YO! Sushi
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/04/2010 16:09:27
Perfect dining in pint-sized portions
no such hesitation, choosing from an exciting selection of sushi, as well as some hot dishes ordered from the kitchen. With prices of the colour-coded plates ranging from £1.70 to £5, Nigiri (oblong rice with salmon or prawn) were popular staples, though Joe
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Why children love secret hiding places
By Catherine O'Dolan on 06/08/2010 16:59:21
Whether it's a cupboard under the stairs or a mini playhouse, children love to play hide-and-seek in the security of a confined space
and special spaces begins with the early security of being held closely to you. And this love of small confined spaces continues through toddlerhood. “A nine-month-old loves to sit in a box; at 12 months, he’ll love to crawl through a tube; at two, he’ll enjoy
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