The Month of October is officially dedicated to The Big Draw with hundreds of venues up and down the country pulling out their pencils and celebrating the sketch. The campaign aims to bring communities together in a creative and imaginative way

Artist and Illustrator Posy Simmonds writes children's books, including the award-winning Fred. Here she talks to Junior about her illustration inspiration"My first drawing was a big woman, covered in buttons, when I was about three. Now I draw

Pencils at the ready! The Big Draw is a  nationwide celebration of drawing that will see hundreds of events taking place across the country, including a wealth of arty enjoyment throughout London.The V&A’s launch event, Big Draw, Big Make, taking

Sugar soft sands, sparkling seas, acres of picturesque eco reserve, the majestic Mount Olympus as a backdrop... the Sani Resort in Halkidiki, Greece is an idyllic holiday destination. And if you have a little artist in the family, you could be in with a chance to win a week's hol...

This funky little stool is an absolutely brilliant canvas for children to draw on and decorate. Designed by Luc Brinkman, it’s made of sturdy white cardboard, comes flat-packed and measures W26cmxD26cmxH29cm. Perfect as a stool or a bedside table

With six slip-in pockets for your child’s doodles and special photographs, these fun Clippykit Table Mates mats will personalise every place at the family dinner table. They are also perfect for special occasions, especially birthdays, as they can be custom-designed for each part...

It's a problem faced by many expectant mothers, just how to accommodate an expanding tummy whilst keeping a sense of your own style. The launch of Boden's Autumn/Winter '12/13 maternity collection, which is available online from today, offers a superb choice. From skinny jeans to...

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 thrive on traditional team sports ...

overnight in the desert to experience a night under the stars. Dubai also remains a big draw for families in search of a sunny winter break. With its towering skyscrapers, haute-couture shops, Ski Dubai (indoor ski centre), Wild Wadi Water Theme Park, Magic

The Oilily digital museumClothing brand Oilily has opened an online digital museum filled with successful entries to their colouring competition. All of the drawings are displayed in the rooms of a digital castle, with the winning pictures