Name Miffy Bun, pet name Min (Nijntje in her native Dutch)Born Utrecht, 1955Defining moment After a divine visitation by an angel, Miffy is born. "The Bunny pair were overjoyed. Quite soon the baby came. WIth ears so long and fur so white and Miffy was her name."Why we love Miffy...

Name The Cat in the HatBorn 1957Defining moment It's a cold, wet day and two bored children are gazing out of the window wondering what to do when they hear an ominous bump: "We looked! Then we saw him step in on the mat. We looked! And we saw him

of the greatest children's books of the 20th Century.* The cartoony monsters are a tad more Sesame Street than super-scary - especially for today's young readers. And do we sense echoes of the Wild Things in The Gruffalo, with its "terrible" repetition? Let's call

and games at the party to launch Global Kids Fashion Week. The catwalk show kicked off with a thumping sound track and a parade of young models wearing designers including Paul Smith, Gaultier Junior, Fendi and more. As the children boogied and somersaulted

to five times a day on average, children can manage an astonishing 300 guffaws with ease. In the fast pace of frenetic family life, it’s easy to forget about the power of humour, so how can you make sure you are giving your child his recommended daily dose

There are times when all mummies need a teensy moment of escapism from the (wonderful) world of children and chores. So how about a spot of Great Gatsby-style glamour within the gloriously Art Deco hallowed halls of esteemed luxury hotel Claridge

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