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Cosy bedtime books to soothe your child into slumber
By Fiona McKim on 26/11/2012 17:12:00
Friendly monsters and fear–conquering owls make for reassuring evening reads
The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark (picture book) by Jill Thomlinson (Egmont, £3.99)This classic tale has been soothing night-fearing children for generations and has even been reworked into a picture book for very young readers. Help to conquer your child’s bedtime worries with ...
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Five happy children's books
By Fiona McKim on 03/04/2012 12:13:45
Spread a little joy with these uplifting reads
to get it back. Lovely childlike illustrations and imaginative visuals make this an arresting read while the neat little twist should indeed raise a smile from your child.
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Cressida Cowell's Top Five Children's Books
By Fiona McKim on 28/11/2011 16:36:51
The author of How To Train Your Dragon and This Rabbit Belongs To...picks her personal favourite reads
That Pesky Rat by Lauren Child (Orchard, £5.99)"That Pesky Rat lives alone in a dustbin, but is looking up at the stars, longing to be somebody's pet. A wonderful story about love and loneliness in the big city".Buy That Pesky Rat
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6 of the best Easter reads
By Fiona McKim on 26/03/2013 11:11:00
Half a dozen easter egg hunts and adorable animals make for charming seasonal tales
Easter Bunny Flap Book by Sam Taplin and Rosalinde Bonnet (Usborne, £5.99)A chunky board book with cute illustrations in sugary pastel hues. Readers are invited to join in an Easter egg hunt, lifting up flaps to discover where the Easter bunny has hidden the booty, and look out f...
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Lucy Cousins' Favourite Children's Books Of All Time
By Fiona McKim on 21/11/2012 15:59:00
The prolific writor and illustrator of the iconic Maisy The Mouse series picks her personal top five
Frog Is A Hero by Max Velthuijs (Andersen Press, £4.99)"One of a series of books that I love for their stunningly beautiful and gentle illustrations. Frog is also a sensitive and brave character".Buy Frog Is A Hero
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Nick Sharratt's All-Time Favourite Children's Books
By Fiona McKim on 23/11/2011 15:32:24
The well-loved illustrator of Tracy Beaker picks his personal top five
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Puffin, £5.99)"A gigantic success with good reason – belongs on every child's bookshelf. Brilliant". The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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Five cosy reads for chilly days
By Fiona McKim on 05/11/2012 11:40:00
When it's coming down outside, curl up with your child and a good book
The Falling Raindrop by Neil Johnson and Joel ChinThe chic and sparse cover art perfectly suits the story inside, which is simply told and yet full of emotional impact. The story of the cycle of water from raindrop to evaporation back to cloud again is told through the eyes of on...
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How to conquer your child's night time fears
By Junior on 24/10/2012 18:05:00
You don’t have to be a superhero to banish the 'baddies' beneath the bed
Scary monsters, ghosts and ghoulsReassure your child that he is safe, and help him to feel secure and less anxious. A toddler may benefit from choosing a toy that can “protect” him; an older child may be reassured if he can take the time to explain
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 21-30
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 09:40:41
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
and joy when mummy owl comes back. A gently reassuring bedtime read for two-year-olds.
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How to deal with fear of the dark
By Susan Walls on 20/03/2013 00:00:00
Five ways to calm a fear of the dark
– and be reassured that there are no monsters in her bedroom5. Create a cosy bedtime routine Make going to bed relaxing and fun. Sing soothing lullabies and read a bedtime story that has a happy ending
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