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Shortlisted Picture Book Of The Year 2012: Opposites by Patrick George
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 13:34:08
Enjoy bold colours, appealing graphics and visual trickery in this stunning book that's the opposite of boring!
's an image of the big hand and magically what was big (the ball) has become something "Small.” With strong graphic tones, this cool book of opposites is perfect for enjoying with your toddler, sparking interaction and conversation.Dont Miss... Our Q
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Ways to teach your child about opposites
By Junior on 20/12/2011 17:24:34
1 Up and downGet on that see-saw and shout out when you’re up and when you’re down. Belt out some classics such as Jack And Jill.2 Big and small Take a trip to the shops and choose between big apples or small ones; a large carton of milk or a small one. Are you going to stand in ...
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Ways to improve your child's handwriting
By Fiona McKim on 20/12/2011 17:00:57
of a pencil.More education tips from Junior:Ways to teach your child about oppositesWays to encourage your child's creativity
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Junior meets PatrickGeorge's Peter Scott
By Fiona McKim on 08/06/2012 16:02:52
We chat to one half of the talented husband-and-wife team behind our Highly Commended Picture Book Of The Year, Colours
which I hadn't seen done before. While working on our previous book, Opposites, I was struck how clearly colours would change when different coloured acetate sheets were overlaid each other, giving vibrant colour combinations working in the same way
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Origami Fortune Tellers
By Suzanne Milne on 19/04/2010 11:00:17
Step-by-step instructions
1. Fold the two opposite ends of a square piece of paper to make a triangle, then fold the opposite ends of the triangle to make a smaller one.2. Open the paper up and fold a corner into the centre point, repeat with the opposite corner – you should
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The A to Z of Children's Fashion - G Is For Gender
By Judith Eagle on 11/06/2010 15:59:14
From Little Lord Fauntleroy frills to funky flares, even the youngest child can be dedicated follower of fashion with our A to Z guide
You may well think pink is for girls and blue is for boys but historically, more often than not, the opposite was true. Instead, boys wore pink because of its associations with the ‘power’ colour red, whilst girls were more likely to be clad
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Six new books for babies and toddlers
By Junior on 10/04/2012 14:25:23
Eye-catching picture books to excite little bookworms
coloured pictures – yellow lion, green frog, red wagon – while opposite each image is a wall of gorgeous Pantone shades, such
as daffodil yellow, honey yellow, giraffe yellow…
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The very best Christmas books for children
By Junior on 20/11/2012 13:42:00
Festive mice, a gruesome grinch and a very naughty santa make for fun festive reading
Rabbits In The Snow by Natalie Russell (Macmillan, £10.99) from 12 monthsWhen six fluffy rabbits play in the snow, they discover a world of opposites. Rose Rabbit skates fast, while Grey Rabbit is slow, Honey Rabbit has a full basket, while Rust
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Family fun in France
By Judith Wilkinson on 12/02/2013 13:26:56
Stay at the Grand Hotel de Bordeaux & Spa and explore the famous wine-producing region
Situated in Bordeaux's Place de la Comedie, opposite the Opera House, the Grand Hotel de Bordeaux & Spa provides an ideal base from which to explore the region. The Museum of Aquitaine and Notre Dame church are nearby, and the hotel can arrange
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Accessorize granted!
By Catherine Hudson on 16/02/2011 11:44:20
The ultimate accessories shopping destination re-opens it's Oxford Street store
Swift, whom we have recently spotted sporting an assortment of covetable bangles and rings that are available in-store now.The re-vamped Accessorize is now open at 386 Oxford Street, opposite Bond Street tube station.
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