This perfect pooch is the perfect companion for your child – and it's super easy to make.You will need■ 23cm (9in) printed mid-weight cotton fabric (114cm/45in wide) for Body■ 15x35.5cm (6x14in) coordinating mid-weight cotton for Ears■ Coordinating thread■ Fibre fillFrom the sewi...

Finnish Aarnio (born 1932), is one of furniture design’s great innovators and uses plastics, vivid colours and organic forms. What inspired Puppy? A love of dogs. We had an Old English sheepdog for 14 years; one of my daughters had a Tibetan Terrier

As children grow, they develop a range of friendships, with boys and girls often playing happily together until their interests diverge at around six. But in most nursery classes, there will be at least one boy/girl pairing that is more affectionate than the usual friendships. Ps...

Hi, it's me, Joe.No, really it is me: I'm just wearing an Iron Man mask and Wrist Repulsor, which makes me look pretty mean, don't you think? Only problem is that it also masks my loveable smile… This is me at the Hasbro Christmas show where I got to test out all the best new toy...

of the world hanging in the balance as they must defeat a dastardly warlock.Can the adorable talking puppies foil the warlock’s plans for world domination? Find out on October 10 when Disney DVD release The Spooky Buddies.In the meantime, Buddies fans can get

A child’s relationships with other children fall into broad stages. But it is very important for parents to remember that these categories are generalisations only; some children move through these stages at quite a different pace.Up to 12 monthsYour child’s most important relati...

There’s seemingly no end to the range of animal-shaped chairs for children. In the beginning there were puppies, then sheep and now we have cats! Designed by Spanish designer Javier Mariscal for Magis, The Julian Pussy Cat Chair is bound to be a big

Whilst relenting to demands for a pet rabbit or puppy may leave many a parent feeling like they live in a wild house, not a lot of us can claim to have dealt with a grizzly bear or Bengal tiger in the back garden. Based on the real-life story

SquinkiesAhhh… Squinkies. Aren’t they just adorable? Squishy little bunnies, dollies, puppies and ponies, with twinkling eyes and soft hues. When not being cooed over, played with, or worn as jewellery (thanks to special Squinkies bracelets

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