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Shortlisted Best Children's Story App: iPaddington
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 14:32:35
The marmalade-loving bear from darkest Peru is moving with the times with this interactive app
The classic story of much-loved Paddington Bear comes to life – where your child, or you, or anyone of your choosing, can record their voice to tell the story. Fans of the marmalade-loving bear from darkest Peru can also be photographed alongside
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Giraffe
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/10/2010 12:43:02
Recently given an award for its family-friendliness, Giraffe is a fun place to eat out
banish any such fears if you’re planning a family visit to Giraffe, the name apparently chosen because giraffes have the largest hearts of all land animals: the philosophy at Giraffe is definitely service with a smile and the food is an enticing
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Restaurant review: Chipotle
By Catherine O'Dolan on 01/02/2012 16:25:07
A perfect pit stop for fresh Mexican food with an environmental conscience to boot
to find the very best ingredients, and use meat that is raised with respect for animals, the environment, and the farmers. It also means sourcing organic local produce when practical. But, of course, none of that don’t mean diddly squat unless the food
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A Cute Rising Star For 2011: Claude
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/12/2010 17:32:18
Always on the look-out for new and exciting literary talent, Junior LOVES the cute little doggy, with a hint of Snoopy. Here, author illlustrator Alex T Smith gives us the inside story on his brilliant new book
situations! Which three words best describe Claude’s character? Bumbling, silly and ever so polite (oops! That’s more than three words!) Do you prefer animal heroes to humans? That’s a very good question, and it’s not something I’ve ever thought about
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The story behind Bottom’s Up!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 10/03/2009 12:17:26
A Junior interview with author Jeanne Willis and illustrator Adam Stower on their brilliant picturebook collaboration
.Junior: How much fun was it depicting characters wearing underpants?AS: It was great fun! I tried to guess what type of underwear each animal would choose for themselves. Junior: How did you do your research? Loitering round knicker departments
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Family festivals for 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 26/09/2010 07:58:56
A round-up of our favourite family festivals for summer 2011. Book now to make the most of Early Bird offers
while the children slumber. On-site accommodation available from glamping, including proper posh options, complete with chefs cooking you breakfast with organic produce from The Goodwood Estate. Choose form the Hotel Bell Tent, luxury tipis in the Indian
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