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The best children's apps of the month
By Fiona McKim on 09/01/2013 15:31:43
The best games, storybook and educational apps for your techno whizz-kid
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...
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Four of the best books for parents
By Fiona McKim on 11/01/2013 16:38:44
Our monthly round-up of the best parenting, craft, art and recipe books
Le Cookie by Mickael Benichou (Ryland Peters & Small, £9.99)If there were to be a dessert Olympics, the two nations that would surely have the competition licked would be France and the good ole’ US of A. One, the purveyors of Parisian pâtisserie, pretty pastel-hued macaroons and...
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10 of the best woodland homewear wonders
By Catherine Hudson on 24/01/2013 11:05:34
From sprightly squirrels to awesome owls, the whole woodland gang have made it into our ten of the best homewear roundup
Aroma Home Knitted Hottie Owl, £24.99You are sure to have a hoot with this cute knitted owl handwarmer. Available from Cotswold Trading
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The best teddy bears
By Kelly Beswick on 07/12/2012 13:37:40
What child can resist a gorgeous teddy bear
Small Baby Snuggle Teddy, £22By Britt Designs from Baby Sleep Shop
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Best Eco Toy - Wishbone Flip
By Junior Design Awards on 20/01/2013 14:45:00
Our Junior Design Award winner 2012 is Inventive, inspirational and kind to the environment too
to sustainability in all of their products, from the raw materials to manufacturing processes and beyond.Wishbone Flip £120, by Cheeky RascalsDon't miss... Find out who won our Junior Design Award for Best Classic ToyPlus Discover how Cheeky Rascals fared
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The best festive foodie makes for families
By Fiona McKim on 28/11/2012 16:42:00
Cook a christmas cake from scratch, or decorate gingerbread men, with these cool kits
Christmas Cake Kit, £20What could be finer than creating your very own Christmas cake with a little help from Fortnum & Mason? Doing it yourself in style also means you can omit any pesky adult ingredients that your child doesn't enjoy.Available in store from Fortnum & Mason.
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The best storybook heroes from children's books
By Fiona McKim on 30/11/2012 12:27:56
From Elmer to Winnie The Pooh, find out why we love these classic characters
Do you have a favourite storybook character? We round up a regal rolecall of the most loveable, imaginative and heroic storybook characters of all time. Click on a name find out why they float our literary boat...The Wild ThingsMiffyThe Cat In The HatTintinCurious GeorgeBabarMade...
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10 of the best classic picture books for your baby
By Catherine O'Dolan on 26/11/2012 12:53:00
Create the perfect library for your baby with these brilliant baby books
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Puffin, £5.99)Not many children’s books achieve worldwide sales that would humble a U2 album, but Eric Carle’s classic picture book about a caterpillar munching his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly has sold 22 million copies.Carle h...
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Skylanders Giants, Harry Potter, Disney Princesses & more: The Best Family Video Games for 2012
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/12/2012 13:18:00
Our round-up of the funnest and funkiest games for consoles, XBox and Wiis...
Skylanders: Giants Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii £54.99, 7+Remember the game Dungeons and Dragons? Well, meet the 21st century version that's all the rage for boys of a certain age. This hugely popular immersive game allows young adventurers to collect action figures – lots of them ...
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Ten of the best children's pyjamas
By Judith Wilkinson on 10/12/2012 12:54:00
Wake up on Christmas morning in this season's loveliest nightwear
Hatley mad scientist pyjamas, £20Bright and colourful - hours of fun guaranteed! £20 from IndiaCoco.
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