Elmer And RoseAndroid, iPhone and iPad, £2.49His smiley good nature and ability to stand out in a crowd has kept Elmer the elephant on top of the storybook hero heap for years, so it only seems right that our plodding, patchwork pachyderm pal should be available for app-loving mi...

stars of screen and stage, not to mention a plethora of spin-off merchandise, from toys and tableware to  pyjamas and puzzles. She also won a Nestlé Smarties Book Prize in 2002 for That Pesky Rat (Orchard, £5.99), which has also been turned into a stage

really can get off to a flying start.Take that pragmatic approach, however, and there are measures you can take to give yourself the best chance of a pleasurable flight. Find out what facilities – priority boarding, buggy storage – are likely

, children can monkey around in Lincolnshire’s largest adventure playground whilst you enjoy some local seasonal fare in the restaurant.Toys For The BoysSeptember 15–October 30Boys, girls and young-at-heart parents can indulge their playful side

show at the Royal College of Art, where she was studying an MA in mixed media textiles, the collection was a sell-out.Ten years on, Donna has become one of our best-loved designers, branching out into glassware, stationery and furnishings, being crowned

STILL BASKING IN the glory of winning a Junior Design Award as the Best Family-Friendly Hotel in the UK, The Athenaeum in London's Piccadilly is not resting on its laurels. No, no, no. Ever keen to improve their family offering, the Athenaeum has

A new Legoland Hotel will be opening at Legoland Windsor in March 2012. Featuring themed rooms, exploding toy boxes and treasure trails, prices start from £285 per room, including two days’ entry to the park.If a lack of decent sleep is affecting

Turnberry Resort, ScotlandTurnberry Resort on the beautiful southwestern coast of Scotland may be best known for golf, but it's a hole-in-one for children, too. A dedicated Outdoor Activity Centre offers family golf lessons, 4x4 driving, horse

, restaurants, toys and books, this most prestigious event is your chance to get recognised amongst the creme de la creme.Last year’s winners read like a who’s who of excellence in style and design for families including Paul Smith, Stella McCartney, Selfridges

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