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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 1-10
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 10:00:00
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Puffin, £5.99)Not many children’s books achieve worldwide sales that would humble a U2 album, but Eric Carle’s classic picture book about a caterpillar munching his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly has sold 22 million copies.Carl...
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 11-20
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 09:50:30
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
life based on Allan Ahlberg’s own working-class childhood.Buy Peepo!
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How can I help my child to ride a bicycle?
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 23/08/2012 11:12:00
Learning to ride a bicycle will boost your child's confidence and give her the freedom to explore
half to six years. The British Cycling Federation - for details of Go-Ride Holiday Schools.London Recumbents - hire, sell and teach on a variety of bikes. Branches in Dulwich Park (020 8299 6636), Battersea Park (020 7498 6543) and Brighton (Life Cycle
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A design-savvy home
By Junior on 02/09/2011 14:40:41
When Staffan and Monique Tollgård designed their vibrant modern flat in the heart of London, they also wanted to give little Leo freedom to roam
could picture it with a child zooming up and down on a bike,” says Monique. “And that is exactly what Leo does now.” Many couples adapt their existing home when a baby comes along, but the Tollgårds went flat hunting with family life in mind. After
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Six top tips for sporting success
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 27/07/2012 12:11:02
Win, lose or draw… However your child’s sporting fortunes fare, enjoyment is the most important goal of all
Good habits can last a lifetime. And so if your child gets stuck into sport early on, then odds are he’ll enjoy it at every stage in life. Here are six tips to help you encourage him on his way: 1) Try out lots of different sports. Some children
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We meet a bespoke prop stylist
By Catherine Hudson on 02/05/2011 17:54:36
We interview prop stylist Daniel Staughton, tailor of our 'Atlantis Dreams' underwater shoot, for a glimpse into the wonderful world of creating bespoke props...
worthwhile! The prop was brought to life and for me that is how you get the best picture.What is the most unusual prop you have made?I think it has to be a replica G-Plan two-seater settee. I made it out of re-cycled newspaper for an art exhibition using a
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The man who made the Bugaboo Donkey...
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 30/05/2011 16:33:50
Adaptable for a solo or multiple riders, the Bugaboo Donkey is a masterpiece of innovation. Here Aernout Dijkstra-Hellinga, Donkey designer and father-of-two, shares his inspirations and insights
. Our home is just next to the canal which is pleasant to stroll along.Laid-back, happy and...searching. That’s how I’d describe my family life. My wife, Anna Sophia, is also a designer and we’re still searching for the right balance. Both of us works
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Make your garden a haven for wildlife
By Junior on 18/04/2013 11:28:00
Create a place where birds will bask and insects will investigate with these green-fingered tips
-rich plants flowering in your garden during bees’ life cycle between March and September. There are lots of plants that will attract butterflies or bees throughout the seasons. For example, in spring, you can include bluebells; in early summer, you can opt
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Ten ways to spread a little happiness
By Susan Walls on 30/01/2013 18:45:00
Children are natural optimists. Here are 10 ways to help them always look on the bright side of life
1. Start with positive expectations If you expect your child to be scared of life, guess what? He will be. Thepower of expectations is stunning. Studies have shown that even very youngchildren act in a way that confirms their parents
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The height of luxury: Sherwood Forest treehouses
By Junior on 24/08/2011 14:05:45
If you thought treehouses were just for your children to play in, think again. These days the whole family can enjoy the high life holidaying at leaf level
’s then on to the Cycle Centre where we pick up our hire bikes before heading off on a rejuvenating ride around the forest. After a quick lunch (again raiding the Tardis-like hamper), roller skating followed by sauna and hot tub is the order of the afternoon. Meanwhile, I
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