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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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Young Versace Autumn/Winter 2013-14 Pitti Bimbo report
By Catherine Hudson on 21/01/2013 09:18:00
Junior reports directly from the Young Versace Winter 2013-14 presentation at Pitti Bimbo in Florence
Young Versace Autumn/Winter 2013-14We were transported to New York City as we entered the grand old Italian riverside location of the Young Versace winter 2013 presentation.A DJ played hip-hop sounds as a group of break dancers, no older than 10
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Rise Of The Guardians film review
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/12/2012 17:27:36
Why you must see this film...
Bunny. Alongside these well-loved childhood icons comes a bold newcomer, Jack Frost, portrayed as an icy Peter Pan-type, hell-bent on hell-raising and mischief-making, playfully master- minding random “snow days” here and there. But just how does he fit
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Frankfurt's festive fayre
By Judith Wilkinson on 10/12/2012 16:57:01
Browse one of Germany's most elaborately decorated Christmas markets
Villa Kennedy, GermanyWith a history dating back to 1393, Frankfurt's Christmas market is one of the most elaborately decorated in Germany. Centred around a huge Christmas tree, it is famous for toys, handicrafts and hobby-horses. It feels like
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Five Wonderful Winter Activities
By Fiona McKim on 14/12/2012 13:44:00
When the big freeze sets in, keep busy with these wondrously wintry pastimes
amongst the less Torvill and Dean-like of families but don’t let that put you off – ice skating is also likely to give rise to a good few chuckles and an opportunity to work off any seasonal overindulgence. Many town centres and tourist attractions set up
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Trisha Krauss on illustrating Maude: The Not-So-Noticeable Shrimpton
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/01/2013 16:26:40
Meet the Shrimptons, the flamboyant family at the centre of the vibrant children's book collaboration with Lauren Child
, simple as that. Hector reminds me of my first Weinmeiner dog, and Gene Kelly with his constant toe-tapping. Maude is very much a Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family as played by Christina Ricci. Constance, with her adorable curls, had to be Little
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Lauren Child's new book Maude The Not-So-Noticeable Shrimpton
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/01/2013 14:39:53
Acclaimed children's author pens a quirky cautionary tale – but employs an illustrator for the pictures
love to be the centre of attention. Penned by Child, who chose not to illustrate herself, which may be a surprise to fans of her distinctive drawing style. Instead, the sensational Shrimpton clan provide a stunning showcase for Krauss’s vibrant
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