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Joe Blogs is first to see new Clutch Powers Lego movie
By Joe on 21/07/2010 14:23:13
Smart Boy About Town watches heroic antics from Lego – and rubs shoulders with Bridget Jones
Hi, it's me, Joe.Hot on the heels of reviewing the two biggest movies of the summer, Shrek Forever After and Toy Story 3, I was most excited about seeing the new Lego movie – the first feature they've ever made!Everyone is talking about Lego these days. Even David Beckham is tryi...
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Presenting the Makedo construction kit
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/07/2010 13:52:06
Children who adore arts, crafts and junk modelling will love this clever kit
with Makedo, a clever little construction set containing clips, hinges and a miniature saw so children can easily assemble their cardboard creations. Described as a “construction system with conscience”, Makedo is designed to inspire social change through
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Highly Commended Best Toy Design (6+) 2012 - Moshi Monsters
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 14:24:00
High speed adventure meets hi-tech interaction and cool construction
With a cheeky address of Ooh La Lane, this fun buildable set inspires creativity and role play with the cutest of characters.Moshi Monsters £30 by MEGA BloksDon't miss... Junior's exclusive chat with Moshi Monsters creator, Michael Acton Smith
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Shortlisted Best Toy Design (6+) 2012 - Barbie Design & Dress Studio
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 14:23:00
High speed adventure meets hi-tech interaction and cool construction
Iconic blonde Barbie allows children to play fashion designer with this creative set. Budding fashion mavens can sketch, colour and embellish an outfit, then pull away a paper frame to reveal a one-of-a-kind mini ensemble. Absolutely fabulous
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National Media Museum, Bradford
By Fiona McKim on 20/07/2011 10:51:20
The magic of media brought to life
with a pan-generational fear inducing Dalek before moving on to decidedly safer ground with the opportunity to view an original Wallace and Gromit set. Family X-Factor The Museum’s dedicated learning department runs regular workshops and events
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The Happiness Factor
By Susan Walls on 19/04/2010 18:45:16
Children are natural optimists. Here are 10 ways to help them always look on the bright side of life
. Conversely, this sets them up forfailure and depression. Because when bad things happen, the child who can'thandle his emotions will feel hopeless, unable to cope, and experience avicious cycle of pessimistic thoughts. Children who believe that all
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Vienna
By on 18/04/2010 17:04:51
Junior city break guide to Vienna
ViennaVienna is one of the few cities where both adults’ and children’s ideas of indulgence meet. To me, Vienna is old-world charm in unhurried cafés where Freud dreamt up theories and Trotsky planned a revolution. To my husband, it’s the setting
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The Earthship in Normandy
By Junior on 10/08/2011 11:44:09
Set in the beautiful Normandy countryside, when it comes to an eco-friendly holiday, nothing quite matches the Earthship experience
– that this was unlikely to be our home for the next three days, so we drove on. Fortunately, the landing of the Earthship – as it’s aptly known – was big news amongst the residents of the surrounding French villages and farms when the 26-week construction finished in June
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Your Continental Year
By Suzanne Milne on 20/04/2010 14:33:33
Where to go and what to do in Europe for every season
is situated 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and 17 kilometres from the town of Kiruna in the village of Jukkasjärvi. Constructed every year from the crystal-clear water of the River Torne, the hotel has become more elaborate over the years
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Cool Fashion Websites April 09
By Mathew Holroyd on 23/01/2009 17:11:55
Junior's list of top websites for children's fashion
to detail that once went into the construction of clothing. Browse through the website and see first hand, beautiful hand-stitching, smocking, pin-tucks, pleating and embroidery from times-gone-by. Pictured 1930’s red chic sun suit £89 (age 12-18 months
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