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The world's quirkiest destinations
By Junior on 16/08/2011 12:04:27
Car-shaped beds, a comic book style tour, sights that will make a Star Wars fan giddy... an unusual holiday is definitely an unforgettable holiday
Fans of intrepid reporter Tintin can come close to the comic-book hero’s far-flung adventures with amazing holidays to Egypt, India, Jordan or Brussels with On The Go. The Land of the Pharaohs Tour is inspired by Cigars Of The Pharaoh and the ten
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Ten fascinating Smurf facts
By Fiona McKim on 18/07/2011 12:57:47
They’re bijou, blue and quite interesting too!
1. Somewhat lacking in stature, the Smurfs can only reach a maximum height the equivalent of three crab apples.2. Smurfs creator, Pierre Culliford (known as Peyo) decided to become an illustrator after he missed out on an interview to become a dental assistant by 15 minutes.3. In...
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Adventurers like Tintin
By Junior on 04/08/2011 17:57:51
Book a thrilling Tintin tour to Egypt, India, Jordan or Brussels
Comic-strip hero Tintin is known for his daring adventures in far-flung lands. Now, your child can follow in the cub reporter’s footsteps with Destination Tintin – On The Go’s thrilling holidays to Egypt, India, Jordan or Brussels. The Land
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Make 'em laugh for Comic Relief
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/03/2013 14:33:00
Today's the day when all larks are allowed! You know it's all in a good cause…
of opportunity to hone your humour and sharpen those slapstick skills with Comic Relief – don a red nose for instant laughs and a good cause.Read more about Emma Bridgewater's witty collection for Red Nose Day, the best joke books for children, and why Stella Mc
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Junior meets Gruffalo creator Axel Scheffler
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 21/06/2012 15:05:20
Out of his pen has flown everyone from the fearsome Gruffalo to unlucky jogger Stick Man and melodious miaow-er Tabby McTat. We meet adroit illustrator Axel Scheffler
’t have many picture books when I was growing up, but I remember my parents reading fairytales to me. When I got a bit older, I got into comics. I liked a Danish comic about pancake-loving bear cub Petzi – in Denmark he is called Rasmus Klump. I then moved
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Storybook Heroes No 4: Tintin
By Catherine O'Dolan on 29/11/2012 07:18:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
-witted and almost invincible.* His sidekick Snowy is a constant companion (since the ageless Tintin never has any love interest) and with his fondness for whisky he makes a great comic contrast to goody-goody Tintin. * The baddies are just so bad - and very un
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Exclusive Interview: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/01/2013 12:50:34
Junior catches up with author Jeff Kinney on his trip to the UK to promote his latest book Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel
’re not “proper reading”? I think it’s the fact that my cartoons are in book form that is elevating them from comic books to something that feels a little bit more like literature, but I don’t think anyone really takes these books seriously, including myself
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Children's author Georgia Byng on her favourite books
By on 22/10/2007 16:05:20
Georgia Byng, author of the incredibly hypnotic Molly Moon's books, admits to being Raymond Briggs' number one fan, as she reveals her five all-time favourite children's books
lovely hand drawn picture of Father Christmas - but pointed out that he already had an idea for his next book. Raymond Briggs' comic-book style with minimal text was a real inspiration for me. It's part of the reason why my first attempts at writing
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Spooky books and movies for children who like a thrill
By Kelly Beswick on 27/10/2010 13:19:30
Nothing thrills like a good Gothic tale, be it a book or a film
Gothic booksInto The Forest by Anthony Browne (Walker Books, £5.99)A fantastic book to put the fear into young children, while older ones will enjoy reading it for themselves. Playing on a young boy’s anxieties, Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne
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Frankfurt's festive fayre
By Judith Wilkinson on 10/12/2012 16:57:01
Browse one of Germany's most elaborately decorated Christmas markets
, miniature toiletries, and a PlayStation. A morning "newspaper" service is also available, with a choice of Mickey Mouse abd Geolino comic books. And if all that shopping hasn't caused weary heads to hit the pillow, the hotel is on hand with complimentary
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