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Exclusive! Fuel fashion fun with free pages from Charlie and Lola magazine
By Junior on 12/11/2012 11:00:00
Enjoy arty activities with these exclusive downloadable pages from the extremely bestest Charlie and Lola magazine
and Lola is an innovative arts and crafts magazine designed for children who love to get creative. Each issue is packed with fun activities, from drawing and sticking to collaging and making. There are also funny stories and rhymes to enjoy and games
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Children's Art and Craft Books
By on 19/04/2010 16:25:15
Inspire a crafty child with these great books
Crafting With Kids by Catherine Woram Ryland, Peters & Small, £14.99, 3+There are 35 make-together projects for you and your child to enjoy. With simple and fun activities designed for preschoolers from finger-painting on ceramic plates
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Shortlisted Picture Book Of The Year 2012: A World Of Food
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 13:32:38
A mouth-watering fairy-tale world like you've never seen with pasta palm trees, magical mushroom forests, chocolate swiss roll trains and some very meaty-looking mountains…
There are many mediums through which to express your art, be it in pen and ink, oil paints, collage, or crayon. Using food materials is perhaps one of the more unusual techniques but these are the raw ingredients coming together in this highly
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Oodles of doodles for a truly good cause
By Fiona McKim on 17/02/2012 12:14:28
Get scribbling and scrawling with National Doodle Day 2012
their own piece of art and entering it into a National doodle day competition, with schools eligible to enter and win £250 of vouchers to spend on equipment.A number of celebrities including David Cameron, Dame Helen Mirren and Nick Park have also lent
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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
At The Gallery? I often think of ideas for my books as I’m cycling to my studio in Utrecht each morning. But art galleries have always been important to me – my first visit to the big art galleries in Paris when I was 18 was completely life changing – so I always
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Imagine Children’s Festival returns to Southbank for February half term
By Fiona McKim on 15/02/2013 12:43:00
Hervé Tullet and David Walliams amongst stars at magical event
to build an 8-foot high book from LEGO bricks, James Campbell’s ever-tickling Comedy Club 4 Kids and dad-to-be David Walliams telling all about his appetizing new tome – Ratburger.With over 70 fabulous events taking place over the fortnight, there is sure
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How to draw Fred, by Posy Simmonds
By Fiona McKim on 23/03/2012 12:03:53
The prolific artist shows us how to draw her feline popstar creation
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
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Exhibition: The artwork behind Harry Potter
By Sophie Westnedge on 18/06/2013 09:00:00
Spend a magical family day out exploring the graphic designs at the heart of the Harry Potter films
at the box office. Don't miss her insights into what life was like as part of the Harry Potter experience...Read more...Go potty for Harry with Potted Potter on stageHarry Potter and Wimpy Kid amongst children’s top 10 booksPerfect presents for Harry Potter
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How to book an ethical holiday
By Junior on 19/04/2013 12:01:00
Thinking of booking a holiday? From reducing your air miles to protecting wildlife, here’s how to choose an eco-friendly getaway
Book with an ethical tour operator Look for a stated responsible tourism policy. Responsible Travel is one of the country’s leading environmental travel agents. Visit www.responsibletravel.comDon’t rule out the big players Thomas Cook and My
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Glorious Gleneagles for family Easter fun – and kids go free!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/04/2011 11:02:07
The circus comes to town – or rather country – at luxurious family hotel, as well as pampering treats and, um, a golf course or two, for the grown-ups
's on offer to give an alternative stay to a stay at the luxury Gleneagles hotel and resort. Between April 1–28 (excluding Friday 22 and Saturday 23 April), families can book in to workshops and learn to stilt walk, juggle and master the art of the human
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