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Rockin' the festival season!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/06/2012 15:11:59
Add a air of rock star to your child this summer with these cool retro-inspired T-shirts
and The Rolling Stones to The Jam and a Motown homage. Okay, so there might be an element of "Who they?” from your child, but it's important for them to learn about musical heritage too (especially when rockers like Mick Jagger and Paul Weller, who's headlining
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Winner of the Best Story App 2012: Cinderella by Nosy Crow
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 17:36:05
The traditional fairy tale comes to vivid life with this highly interative retelling where your child can also be a star of the show!
princess fit for a ball. Your child even gets a starring role appearing in the mirror – and spot a cute bird in each scene.Cinderella app by Nosy Crow £5.49Find out... who all of the lucky winners are in our Toys & Games categories
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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
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
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Restaurant review: All Star Lanes
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/06/2012 15:59:14
Grab a slice of Fifties Americana at this retro bowling alley and diner
Funny how quickly those birthdays come around every year and, before you know it, the challenge is on: how can you give your child a party he’ll remember? How about lunch at a retro-chic diner, followed by a bowling party? That’s the offering
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The Nutcracker's new dancing starlet
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/12/2010 13:03:22
It's every little girl's dream to become a ballerina, and for one young starlet, Christmas is a time for dreams to come true
in frothy tutus, and for Christmas, nothing can beat The Nutcracker, with music by Tchaikovsky Obviously, it's the Sugar Plum Fairy who gets, well, the plum role in this Christmas favourite, but there is also a chance for a budding star to shine in the role
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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
We're always excited to showcase new talent at Junior, and we also love to support young designers who are starting out. Jessica Graham is one such rising star. Launched in Autumn 2009 at the trade show Top Drawer, Jessica won the award for Best New
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Restaurant of the month: Wagamama
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/09/2012 15:48:00
Sample a taste of the Orient with the popular pan-Asian chain's new children's menu
potato and butternut squash (£3.30).There’s also a cute new mascot Hoshi, which means “Star” in Japanese, designed by those creative folk at Okido magazine. In tune with this funky Japanese theme, your child can enjoy fun Noodle Doodle activities, with a
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Cooking with Raymond Blanc
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 12:11:55
A lifelong love of good food and a rich culinary heritage encouraged Michelin-star chef Raymond Blanc to open his own cookery class to inspire and educate mini chefs
picking the produce. I remember as a child going to fetch wild strawberries or raspberries. It was like a scene from a Walt Disney film. Beautiful ripe fruits growing on the trees, falling, huge grapes on these tall trees. The flavours were unbelievable
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Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons
By Catherine O'Dolan on 07/08/2010 13:18:27
Raymond Blanc is renowned for his world-class cuisine, but does the invitation to dine extend to the youngest diners too?
Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons is one of those locations whose reputation proceeds it. Foodie aficionados are longtime devotees of the multi award-winning (two Michelin stars, AA Rosettes a plenty) Raymond Blanc, but my big question was could it also
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London Life
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/05/2011 21:32:25
Take up residence in swish Mayfair for a truly enjoyable experience – The Athenaeum deservedly wins our Best UK Family Hotel Award
from Buckingham Palace, is likely to put a smile on their face, for a child, to be greeted by a bowler-hatted doorman and then to unearth a personalised welcome pack containing their favourite snacks and a toy box filled with games, books and DVDs
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