is the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry. The Herbert, which has collections associated with or collected for the people of Coventry, scored top marks on the Kids In Museums Manifesto’s 20 ways to make a museum family-friendly, which include being

-of-a-kind design, often inspired by Japanese horror, fairytales and exotic creatures. Strictly not designed as a plaything, these crazy critters are more like a work of art!

Pop-art fashion designer  Jean-Charles De Castelbajac is set to launch his debut kidswear line; aptly entitled  JC/DC Heroes. The collection will be unveiled at Pitti Bimbo this June and will be available in shops over the SS12 season. Junior

is the island’s dry season, so Christmas is the perfect time to visit. With Christmas art activities, live music, a water balloon challenge and a magic show to entertain small ones, prices start from £247 per night for B&B in a Family Duplex. For more ideas

Hi, it's me, Joe.Just taking time out of my busy schedule to perfect some of my culinary art in a spot of chocolate making. I stopped off at the Easter Masterclass at Harrods at the weekend, and look at my efforts. Not bad, eh?As well as my

1. Take a wooden (preferably) cotton reel and hammer four nails into the top so that the nails are protruding fully.2. Thread some wool through the middle of the reel.3. Wind the wool once around each nail so that each nail has a ‘loop’ around it.4

1. Cover the floor with newspaper, as this is a messy activity.2. Blow up a balloon; sit the end in a cup.3. Tear newspaper strips about 15cm long, dip them in papier mâché paste (one part flour, two parts water) and spread them across the balloon

otherwise noted, seam allowances are 0.5cm and built into the patterns. Then just follow the instructions in Junior's November issue (issue 135).To make things as easy as possible, we've also provided information on sewing terms and techniques, including

Created by four fathers, the Bloom philosophy is to fuse aesthetics and functionality. So it comes as no surprise that the Otto Play Table is easy on the eye, but also has sliding art and play tables at either end and handy wipe-clean surfaces

Launched in 2006 by two working mothers, Crafts 4 Kids specialises in providing lovely gifts for children that foster learning and encourage creative play. Continuous improvement on the website ensures a slick, user-friendly shopping experience