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Cosy bedtime books to soothe your child into slumber
By Fiona McKim on 16/08/2011 17:47:11
Friendly monsters and fear–conquering owls make for reassuring evening reads
your child’s bedtime worries with the story of Plop, the baby owl who discovers that the dark he once feared can be fun, exciting and magical. Age 3+
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Spider Stories
By Fiona McKim on 04/08/2011 10:25:21
Spin the yarn at bedtime with these creepy-crawly tales
Aaaarrgghh! Spider! by Lydia Monks (Egmont, £5.99)A poor misunderstood spider tries to prove his family pet credentials but doesn’t get quite the reaction he had hoped for. Lydia Monks’ tale of tolerance and understanding is as hilarious as it is insightful. Ages 4+
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Five of the best love stories for children
By Junior on 20/04/2012 09:31:32
Cuddle up with a sweet story at bedtime
No Matter What by Debbie Gliori (£5.99, Bloomsbury)Little Fox Small want to test the limits of his mother's love. Would she love him if he were a grizzly bear or snappy crocodile? This gorgeous book deals sensitively with a young child's insecurities, with the refrain "I'll alway...
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A polar bear bookshelf
By Junior on 01/02/2010 00:00:00
Nestle all your favourite bedtime books in this quirky polar bear bookshelf
What child wouldn’t want to select their bedtime story from the belly of a friendly polar bear? This Junior Bookshelf, by the ever-so-amusing French design company Ibride, is made from a high-pressure laminate, making it heat-and water-resistant to
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Joe Blogs gets cosy with The Gruffalo - in his pyjamas
By Joe on 15/12/2010 21:53:27
Smart Boy About Town even looks cute at bedtime!
Hi, it's me, Joe.Look at me, all dressed up and nowhere to go. Well, actually, that's not strictly true, because I am going to bed now. Hence the PJs. Just thought you might like to see what a fashionable boy like me wears to bed. The answer is: Gruffalo pyjamas. And very cosy th...
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Ten fascinating toddler facts
By Fiona McKim on 17/08/2011 13:19:54
From bedtime fears to sensitive ears, a lot goes on in these crucial years
altercations with their peers.It is not just fussiness that stops your child clearing her plate at dinner, a toddler's stomach is usually only the size of a small fist.If bedtime is a battle with your toddler, you are not alone: 75 per cent of children under
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Joe Blogs goes ska-crazy with Madness at Camp Bestival
By Joe on 10/08/2010 16:08:41
Smart Boy About Town gets rockin' with Madness as Howard Marks reads bedtime stories
Hi, it's me, Joe.Woke up this morning and thought I had turned into a giant orange slug. Then I realised I was in my sleeping bag after my first night ever in a tent. So what's the first thing a boy does when he wakes up in his tent? Well, don't know about you but I just picked u...
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Banish that bottle
By Kate Donoughue on 05/10/2010 11:47:23
Bottle-feeding after the age of one is a no no say the experts. But how do you help your baby to stop?
• Start early – a six-month-old baby is likely to be a lot more compliant than a one-year-old.• Create a new bedtime routine full of comforting features such as soothing music in the bedroom, cuddles, a story and a cup of milk before teeth cleaning
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Bathtime Bliss
By Kate Donoughue on 02/09/2010 11:14:32
How to have a happy bathtime with your baby
The best advice on what you do and don't need to enjoy beautiful bathtimes with your baby:You don’t need a baby bath for everyday use, although you might consider investing in a blow-up or fold-away travel one for holidays abroad if you’re staying in accommodation where there are...
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 21-30
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 09:40:41
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
and joy when mummy owl comes back. A gently reassuring bedtime read for two-year-olds.
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