of mice, she loved winter, snow and ice, to the tiger in the zoo, Madeline justs said Pooh pooh."* She's the perfect foil to her prim and proper mentor, Miss Clavel (the Miss Jean Brodie-esque guardian with her heart set on making her gals "the creme de la

not take these enchanting people to your heart; if you do not spend delightful hours making sure that no detail of their adventures has escaped you; then you deserve to wear gloves and be kept off wet grass for the rest of your life." Quite

festival fashion and Hunter wellies are still de rigueur, as well as the must-have Peltor Kid ear defenders – a la the Apple of Gwynnie’s eye – for your toddler. Make a weekend of it and, if you feel like getting down and dirty, you can pitch

and this is how my grandmother would make them – boiled potatoes that are diced and then dressed with warm olive oil, salt and pepper.Any golden rules for restaurant etiquette for toddlers? Only to encourage children of all ages to enjoy their food and to try

religious or cultural sites.* Always ask permission before photographing people, homes, and religious and cultural sites.* Choose restaurants and services owned by local business people.* Select souvenirs made by local craftspeople.* Make a donation to a

There’s plenty of opportunity to hone those number and counting skills with this app, by Appracadabra, but it’s the playful illustrations and animation that make it truly memorable – and yes, those cheeky dogs who cock a leg to pee, and deposit a

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

floor, a crew of drooling wolves who look intent on making mischief. With a bunch of neighbours like this, it's no wonder that Iris's young nephew is sent into something of a tizz when Iris disappears, and all that's left is her hat! But as he quizzes

pools is perfect entertainment for children after skiing and before supper. Can you share three tips for traveling with children?1. Make sure the journey itself is easy – direct flights at civilised times, short and easy transfers to your final

on the narrator’s instructions, it’s him who seems to be making magical things happen to the spots as he turns the pages. Alongside this playfulness, the book also encourages hand-eye coordination, memory skills, counting, colour recognition and learning left