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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, sleek black Kinect unit is so...
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Cushy numbers: Interiors by Jessica Graham
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/11/2010 18:46:38
How designer Jessica Graham uses her favourite childhood memories as inspiration for her gorgeous cushions
Children’s Product for her cushion designs – hardly a surprise, perhaps, after winning a First Class Honours degree from London's University of Arts. Her distinctive designs are a blend of inspiration from an early childhood spent in Asia, favourite toys
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The Story So Far: Lauren Child
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/01/2013 14:43:24
A potted history of one of our best-loved children's author, creator of Charlie And Lola
After studying art at Manchester Polytechnic and London Art School, Lauren worked in a variety of jobs, including painting dots for Damien Hirst. In 1999, her first two picture books were published I Want A Pet (Frances Lincoln, £5.99) and Clarice
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Storybook Heroes No 2: Miffy
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/03/2013 10:51:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
was her name."Why we love Miffy* She's so sweet and innocent - makes you want to say "aah" and give her a cuddle. (Handily, there's a cute range of soft toys so your child can do just that!). Surely, she's the ultimate Bunny Girl!* The stories are always
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It's carnival time in Paris at Le Meurice
By Catherine O'Dolan on 11/03/2011 10:20:26
The mardi gras spirit is in full swing – or rather pirouette – at Paris's chicest hotels
passport featuring the best-loved sights and places to visit in Paris; they can also borrow a scooter to whizz around the nearby Jardins de Tuileries, or sail the toy boat on the pond, or enjoy an indulgent Tea Time Gouter of patisseries delights. Everyone
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Family festivals for 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 26/09/2010 07:58:56
A round-up of our favourite family festivals for summer 2011. Book now to make the most of Early Bird offers
’s headliners were Madness and The Human League), but there’s also an amazing array of fun stuff for children too, including arts and crafts, shows (this year it was The Gruffalo and Mr Tumble), as well as a fairground and Zippo’s Circus. Its seaside Lulworth
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Atlantis The Palm: Dubai
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 11:46:49
Opening to an array of celebrity guests and the biggest firework display in the world, Atlantis The Palm in Dubai is a heady mix of glamour and thrills
-crossed on their chest and blind terror written all over their faces before we head off to enjoy the other (slightly more) tame but no less wet pursuits on offer.The Ziggurat is a prime example of Dubai’s eagerness to impress: to be the biggest and the best; to incite
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