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Bloomsbury Festival 2012
By Fiona McKim on 15/10/2012 13:01:00
A free, family-friendly festival taking place this weekend
Noted for its delightful garden squares and impressive literary connections (Virginia Woolf and JM Barrie are both former residents) Bloomsbury in central London is a hotspot of cultural history. In recognition of the area’s continuing artistic
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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
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Perfect presents for Harry Potter fans
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/12/2011 11:54:15
Fans of the bespectacled one will love this selection for a Harry Christmas!
Harry has won over hearts with his wizardly exploits – and he's super-cute in his mini Lego figure incarnation. This Lego Hogwart's Castle includes professors Lupin and Sprout, along with Harry's pals Neville and Gregory, plus a Death Eater and Dementor – and an exploding bridge!...
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The Best Picture Books Of 2011
By Junior on 06/12/2011 10:00:27
Our Editor's pick of the most brilliant picture reads for budding bookworms
Yawn by Nick Sharratt and Sally Symes (Walker, £9.99)A joyous take on the bedtime story, with lots of linguistic fun for young ears. Sean opens his mouth wide and gives a wide yawn (a huge hole cut into each page), which then in turn prompts a cat, bird, fish and all of Sean’s ot...
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Collector’s Classic: Lou Lou Ghost Chair
By Junior on 01/02/2009 00:00:00
There is now a children's version of design legend Philippe Starck's Louis Ghost chair!
as six translucent shades: clear, yellow, pink, lilac, green and blue. They cost £58 each from Bloomsbury.
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Our favourite picture books of 2010
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/12/2010 10:59:32
It's been another brilliant year of amazing picture books – here's our review of Junior Editor's choices for 2010
Stormy Weather by Debi Gliori Bloomsbury, £10.99, 2+Mummy Fox is about to put her cub to bed: “Pull up the quilt, turn out the light, dear child, it’s time to say goodnight.” To put his mind at rest before sleeping, she tells him about all the other
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Excellent books for bored children
By Suzanne Milne on 18/03/2010 12:08:42
Great books to have on hand when your child says "I'm bored"…
Book of Children’s Games by Debra Wise and Sandy Forrest, McGraw-Hill, £9.99.I’m Bored! and I’m Bored… Again! by Suzy Barratt and Polly Beard, Bloomsbury, £7.99 each.Mama’s Little Book of Tricks by Lynn Brunelle, Chronicle Books, £7.99.
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Homemade Cornflake Fish Fingers with the 'mmm' factor
By Joanna Weinberg on 17/10/2012 12:33:42
Tuck into these delicious, nutritious fingers – the perfect midweek supper!
For Real Life by Joanne Weinberg (£25, Bloomsbury)
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Perfect Prawn & Courgette Couscous
By Joanna Weinberg on 17/10/2012 17:22:53
A deliciously light and colourful dish for dinner
the heat and allow the rest of the liquid to be absorbed for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and divide between bowls.Taken from Cooking For Real Life by Joanna Weinberg (£25, Bloomsbury)
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Chicken and broccoli teriyaki
By Joanna Weinberg on 17/10/2012 17:29:57
Feel like chicken tonight? Why not rustle up this tasty teriyaki number
the broccoli after a minute. Serve with white rice.Taken from Cooking For Real Life by Joanna Weinberg (£25, Bloomsbury)
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