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Junior’s Top Tiny Characters From Literature And Film
By Fiona McKim on 07/12/2011 16:01:47
These diminutive darlings punch well above their weight
Tom ThumbNo larger than his father’s most dexterous digit, Tom Thumb is a character of English folklore who has been involved in a number of size-related accidents. As well as falling into his mother’s Christmas batter and being boiled into a pudding, the unlucky little boy was s...
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Miffy the bunny girl
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/03/2012 16:43:57
How one innocent little white rabbit with a kiss for lips came to be a classic icon in children's literature
Born in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit, perhaps it was fate that dictated that Dick Bruna should find inspiration from a sweet little white rabbit. Since her very first incarnation as a scribbled drawing for Bruna’s young son in 1955, Miffy – or Nijntje as she is called in her na...
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Family fun for Independent Booksellers Week 2012
By Fiona McKim on 25/06/2012 18:35:14
From a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to a nationwide Wally hunt, families can have a ball whilst supporting independent bookshops at this fiesta of local literature
Can you remember visiting a bookstore as a child? For many budding bookworms, the quirky environment, attentive service and limitless adventures of the imagination available a mere shelf away can make a trip to a children’s bookstore a real treat. For the modern child, between E-...
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Five really bouncy reads
By Fiona McKim on 05/04/2012 12:58:03
Wiggle and jiggle as you read these lively children's books
Mr Bounce by Roger Hargreaves (Egmont, £2.50)Hurtling around like a springy yellow beach ball, Roger Hargreaves' sunny circular creation doesn't let a small problem like uncontrollable bouncing take the smile off his face - a great life lesson for your child about remaining posit...
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Family festivals in the UK
By Junior on 12/08/2011 17:31:31
What could be further removed from the daily routine than the chance to let your hair down at a family festival?
’s Playpen area.Finally, if books are your thing, head to the Bath Children’s Literature Festival (September 23-October 3, 2011), where there will be a host of goings-on with the brightest and best authors in the world of children’s books. Stay in luxury
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Family festivals for 2011
By Catherine O'Dolan on 26/09/2010 07:58:56
A round-up of our favourite family festivals for summer 2011. Book now to make the most of Early Bird offers
are your thing, head to the Bath Children’s Literature Festival September 23–October 3 2011), where there will be a host of goings-on with the brightest and best authors in the world of children’s books. Stay in luxury at the nearby Lucknam Park, a
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PlayLOVEPop Pop-Up Boutique Lands In Berlin
By Fiona McKim on 25/11/2011 11:08:58
The travelling emporium offers fashion, art, crafts and events for families
.Much like Collete in Paris and Dover Street Market in London, PlayLOVEPop brings together a range of hip, under-the-radar designer brands with free art exhibitions, live music and literature events – with one major difference: This boutique was created
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Celebrate Diwali At Dishoom
By Fiona McKim on 26/09/2011 17:38:50
Experience the Hindu Festival Of Light at London’s first Bombay Café
Sings The Blues.Dishoom has teamed up with the DSC South Asian Literature Festival to explore the fascinating stories behind the festival. Listen closely as a master storyteller narrates the tale of Diwali; the story of Rama, Sita, monkey gods, demons
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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
-on takeover of the Southbank Centre by children, for children. The two week event, running from February 11–24, will play host to the world’s biggest names inchildren’s literature, dance, theatre and art – with many events totally free.Our prediction
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Five of the best new children's books
By Fiona McKim on 13/03/2013 15:19:36
From Ed Vere's noisy adventure to a snappy sibling, we pick the best new picture books
, all Dennis The Menace knitwear and pendulous dark scribble above his head, in search of some peace in the woods. Now, as those with even a fleeting interest in children’s literature will be aware, the woods are no place to go looking for peace. But Sam
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