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How To Train Your Dragon: exclusive interview with the author Cressida Cowell
By Gavin Day on 18/11/2010 11:51:37
To celebrate the launch of How To Train Your Dragon on DVD, we talk to best-selling author Cressida Cowell, plus details of great dragon goodies to win
and writing definitely began.When did you realise that you might be able to make a living as an author/illustrator?After university I originally went into publishing and I quickly realised that wasn't for me. I then went to art school, and for my graduation I
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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
had become an author and illustrator of books for children.To read more about Eric Carle and his books visit his official website, www.eric-carle.com
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The story behind Bottom’s Up!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 10/03/2009 12:17:26
A Junior interview with author Jeanne Willis and illustrator Adam Stower on their brilliant picturebook collaboration
A Junior interview with author Jeanne WillisJW: I’m Really glad you liked Bottoms Up and even more pleased that your three-year-old son did. You read it five times, eh? He’s obviously a very good judge. I’ll answer your questions now, hooting
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Best Classic Book: Miffy At The Gallery
By Words: Catherine O'Dolan Photography: Ferry André de la Porte on 17/05/2011 16:27:44
An interview with author, Dick Bruna, who tells us about the creation of his iconic bunny girl, Miffy
How would do explain Miffy’s enduring appeal? I think it is Miffy’s simplicity which seems to appeal to children and adults – and that has never changed over all the years I have been publishing books about Miffy. I spend a long time making my drawings as simple as possible, thr...
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Miffy the bunny girl
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/03/2012 16:43:57
How one innocent little white rabbit with a kiss for lips came to be a classic icon in children's literature
and parents all over the world for many years to come” Read Junior's exclusive interview with Dick Bruna
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Imagine Children’s Festival returns to Southbank for February half term
By Fiona McKim on 15/02/2013 12:43:00
Hervé Tullet and David Walliams amongst stars at magical event
with Hervé Tullet, author of Press HereExclusive interview" Jeff Kinney on Diary Of A Wimpy KidThe story so far: Lauren Child
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Harry Potter and Wimpy Kid amongst children’s top 10 books
By Fiona McKim on 08/02/2013 11:11:20
Schoolchildren vote in their favourite reads for National Libraries Day
Harry Potter titles all taking a coveted space.Junior favourite Jeff Kinney also proved popular with respondents, as Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth placed sixth overall.While esteemed children’s authors Roald Dahl and Allan Ahlberg failed to appear
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 1-10
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 10:00:00
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
has sold 22 million copies.Carle had only just started out as a children’s author when he wrote The Very Hungry Caterpillar in 1969. Before that, he was a graphic designer. He had been experimenting with a hole-punch in his efforts to find a different
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See a Lemony Snicket story live on stage
By Fiona McKim on 09/11/2012 13:05:00
Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming hits London’s Roundhouse
is at Camden Roundhouse from November 28–December 30, for more details, visit Roundhouse.org.ukLook out for Junior’s interview with Lemony Snicket author Daniel Handler in an upcoming issue, in the meantime check out our top children’s theatre picks
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Ten top tips for child models
By Kate Donoughue on 03/08/2010 17:18:37
So your child wants to be a model. Here's some expert advice for mini models in the making
clear if they charge fees up front for a consultation or interview (illegal from October 2010). And never hand over money at your first contact with the agency.4 Don’t rush into signing a contract at an interview, take it home to read. Genuine agencies
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