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Five stylish children's books about fashion
By Eilidh Wagstaff on 03/05/2012 14:13:38
Feed your child's love of design with these great reads.
takes her to some of London’s most iconic shops including Harvey Nichols and Fortnum and Mason. This beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the capital’s shopping landmarks and is replete with drawings of imaginative millinery creations.
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Five jolly children's joke books
By Fiona McKim on 15/03/2013 13:00:00
Have a good old fashioned chuckle with these rib-tickling reads
Horrid Henry's Hilariously Horrid Joke Book by Francesca Simon and Tony Ross (Orion, £4.99)Lovable rogue Henry offers young readers one joke for every day of the year in chapters themed around seasonal events including New Year and Hallowe
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Slightly Invisible
By Lucy Phillips on 14/06/2011 16:26:54
Read our review on the highly commended Picture Book Of The Year - Slightly Invisible
breath, ‘Can Charlie please do something naughty for once!’” It was a light-bulb moment and inspired Child to return to the dynamic duo after eight years. In typical Child fashion, the book tells a fabulously fun tale of how Charlie finally loses his
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Storybook heroes No 11: Alice In Wonderland
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/11/2012 10:54:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
, opinionated, and very, very curious – but all fashion credit to her for inventing the Alice band!* The cast of eccentric characters is inspired from the eternally tardy White Rabbit to the pot-smoking Caterpillar and the obnoxious Duchess. Disney* The sheer
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Five of the best new children's books
By Fiona McKim on 12/02/2013 10:50:57
Junior Book Club reveals the top literary lovelies this month
, exuding the rich purples, pinks and painstaking patterns of India. Like many a historical legend before it, Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth contains a good old-fashioned moral message, which here is subtly woven through the tale like silken thread on a sari.
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Storybook Heroes No 2: Miffy
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/03/2013 10:51:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
her Grandpa (When I'm Big); hangs out at art galleries (Miffy, erm, At The Gallery) and, in true toddler fashion, thinks nothing of whipping off all her clothes (Miffy In The Tent). * Bruna's distinct bold artwork is really groovy, inspired by his
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Ten tips to help your child to read - from the experts
By Fiona McKim on 11/12/2012 14:45:00
How to inspire a love of books from an early age
children's books about fashion and five adorable books about owlsPromotional contenthttp://www.juniormagazine.co.uk/advertorial/join-in-with-the-leapfrog-tag-reading-campaign/14753.htmlJoin in with the LeapFrog Tag™ Reading Campaignhttp
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Best Classic Book: Miffy At The Gallery
By Words: Catherine O'Dolan Photography: Ferry André de la Porte on 17/05/2011 16:27:44
An interview with author, Dick Bruna, who tells us about the creation of his iconic bunny girl, Miffy
How would do explain Miffy’s enduring appeal? I think it is Miffy’s simplicity which seems to appeal to children and adults – and that has never changed over all the years I have been publishing books about Miffy. I spend a long time making my
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Hello Kitty's way with words
By Fiona McKim on 21/08/2012 16:39:06
ABCs will be a breeze with the Hello Kitty Dictionary
into children's books
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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
before. I do love children’s books with human heros, but I think you can have a bit more fun with animals. Especially if they have human characteristics like Claude. You’re not so restricted with the adventures you can send your character on if he’s a
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