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

-long celebrations for Puffin Books. Guests and invitees, including Lauren “Charlie & Lola” Child, were treated to a special reading by the Children's Laureate, Anthony Browne, harking back to his early days of illustrating wrapping paper, accusations of plagiarism

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

of Lulworth Cove in Dorset. The ambiance is party-party anything goes, with the highlight of the Saturday being a fancy-dress pararde throughout the Kid’s Garden and Circus Field. Of course, there’s the extensive programme of bands on various stages (last year

The ability to burp at will may seem a rather unlikely party trick to impress a Hollywood director choosing his leading lady, but it was this dubious talent that clinched the deal for actress Quvenzhane Wallis. No matter that, at the tender age

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

been lucky to have had a fantastic career in fashion. What was your favourite outfit as a child? I remember a paisley printed shift dress that I wore over a full-sleeved blouse in the height of the 70s to a party.  It would be perfect now!What was your

before I became a mother, so I think it definitely helps when you understand a child’s wardrobe. I had always bought lots of beautiful gifts and always loved beautiful children’s clothes, but it’s always been one thing for one person rather than an entire

,Camp Bestival takes the rockin’ heritage of Bestival and magically transforms it into a child-friendly affair. There’s always a great line-up of big name music acts – this year’s ranging from Happy Monday and Kool & The Gang to Rolf Harris – plus the likes of Mr

middle child. I think most people who have an older sibling and a younger sibling can relate to Greg. They are archetypes; they’re exaggerated versions of siblings. Are there any significant incidents from the book that are from your own experience? Many