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Roald Dahl Museum, Buckinghamshire
By Fiona McKim on 20/07/2011 16:14:22
Discover why the fantastic Mr Dahl captivates every generation of the family
Enter the marvellously fantabulous world of universally adored and uniquely imaginative author Roald Dahl at the award-winning Roald Dahl Museum And Story Centre. Based in the village where Roald Dahl lived for over three decades, the quirky
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Quentin Blake's All-Time Favourite Children's Books
By Fiona McKim on 18/11/2011 15:55:24
The famous illustrator of the Roald Dahl books chooses his favourite picture books
Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans (Scholastic, £7.99)"Wonderful dramatic pictures of Paris and though we never know very much about Madeline and her friends in detail, we seem to know a lot about their life".Buy Madeline
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 81-90
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 08:55:00
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
81 The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl Puffin, £5.99Despite there being an abundance of child-eating in Roald Dahl’s books, they continue to be extremely popular with children. In this story a mean croc in the muddiest river in Africa is out
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 51-60
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 09:15:25
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
51. Mister Magnolia by Quentin Blake Red Fox, £5.99Dahl illustrator Quentin Blake has written some wonderful books for small children. Mister Magnolia is a poetic joy in which our hero possesses lots of wonderful objects, animals and even two
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David Lauren, the son of designer Ralph Lauren, shares his happy childhood memories
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/09/2010 17:10:10
Our exclusive conversation with David Lauren to celebrate the launch of the RL Gang on the new UK RL website
, and their sense of teamwork and friendships.”What was your favourite book as a child? “I’ve always been a big fan of Roald Dahl and so many of his short stories and imaginative tales that range from James And The Giant Peach to Willy Wonka.”What was your first day
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A sketching lesson with Quentin Blake
By Fiona McKim on 22/03/2012 17:59:00
The famed illustrator show us his three quick steps to a quirky sketch
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Storybook heroes No12: Charlie Bucket
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/11/2012 10:58:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
crazies, Charlie shines like a beacon of sanity, good sense and normality.* When compared to the gross greed of spoilt brat, Verruca Salt, anyone can appear in a good light...Charlie And The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is published by Puffin.
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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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The Best Days Out... ever!
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 17:44:13
Hip, hip hooray! From cool castles to super safari parks and everything in between, we've scoured the UK to bring you the best family days out for summer holidays filled with fun
Longleat Safari Park, WiltshireMillets Farm Centre, OxfordshireMonkey World, DorsetNational Media Museum, BradfordNational Museum Of ScotlandNational Showcaves Centre for WalesNational Space Centre, LeicesterPorthcurno Telegraph Museum, CornwallRoald Dahl Museum
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Ed Vere's top five children's books
By Fiona McKim on 22/11/2012 17:44:13
The Banana!, The Getaway and Five Dinosaurs Jumping On The Bed author picks his favourite children's reads
The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake (Puffin, £5.99)Using ‘clever tricks’ the Enormous Crocodile is on the lookout for lunch... a plump and juicy little child! Will he get to carry out his dastardly deed or will he be foiled
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