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Five sweet reads for Father's Day
By Fiona McKim on 13/06/2012 15:25:42
Show the man of your house some love with these cute children's books
I Love My Daddy by Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd (Hachette Children's, £5.99)Andreae may be better known best for his anarchic alter-egos, Purple Ronnie and Edward Monkton but this rather sweet little picture book is an altogether more warm and fuzzy affair documenting the special ...
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Miss Grant AW11 Catwalk Report
By Matthew Holroyd on 20/01/2011 16:52:46
Junior reports on the latest catwalk shows at Pitti Bimbo: Miss Grant
is always on of the highlights of the show. Fitted military, biker jackets and double-breasted coats, neatly fitted to the body in tweeds and navy wools, decorated with chains and gold buttons, look expensive and desirable. The Equestrian theme introduced
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Bilingual children learn to switch languages to express emotion
By Nicola Pearson on 06/08/2012 10:23:23
Study shows children’s development affected by parents' language choices
in 8 – speak a language other than English at home. Their recently-issued report shows that bilingual pupils in the UK achieve better exam results overall than monolingual students.
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Elsy AW11 Catwalk Report
By Linda McLean on 21/01/2011 14:27:56
Junior reports on the latest catwalk shows at Pitti Bimbo: Elsy
The forecasters have been predicting snow (and we are praying they are wrong!) but there was definitely a glacial look to the snowy backdrop at the Elsy AW11 catwalk show. With a tinkly, breathless version of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
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Fendi AW11 Catwalk Report
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/01/2011 10:30:04
Junior reports on the latest catwalk shows at Pitti Bimbo: Fendi
As expected, the first Fendi Autumn Winter catwalk show attracted the biggest audience (Fendi launched childrenswear at Pitti in July 2011). The famous monogrammed FF was everywhere from the backdrop to the clothes. First to appear were girls in
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Ice Iceberg AW11 Catwalk Report
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/01/2011 16:01:38
Junior reports on the latest catwalk shows at Pitti Bimbo: Ice Iceberg
The stage was set, quite literally, for a live gig with Marshall amps, a drum kit, guitars and microphones set, the words ICE ICEBERG emblazoned in red neons lights. The band arrived - young guns with a rock 'n' roll attitude - and kicked off with "So glad you made it! Gimme some...
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How to draw Fred, by Posy Simmonds
By Fiona McKim on 23/03/2012 12:03:53
The prolific artist shows us how to draw her feline popstar creation
Artist and Illustrator Posy Simmonds writes children's books, including the award-winning Fred. Here she talks to Junior about her illustration inspiration"My first drawing was a big woman, covered in buttons, when I was about three. Now I draw mostly in pen and ink, or soft penc...
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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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The Cook-A-Long by Luke Khan
By Junior on 01/07/2008 00:00:00
The Cook-A-Long by Luke Khan looks destined to be a star at this year’s New Designers show
Showcasing in the One Year On section for new talent, the child-sized work surface fits inside a draw and expands when opened, enabling children to cook alongside parents. The show takes place at London’s Business Design Centre on July 3–6 and 10–13.
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Ralph Lauren spectacular of Fashion, Art & Technology
By Matthew Holroyd on 11/11/2010 12:41:30
Unveiling a fabulous Ralph Lauren digital show that lights up London's Bond Street
years of digital innovation, Ralph Lauren was presenting a spectular 4D show heralded as "the ultimate collison of Fashion, Art & Technology.”The evening was celebrated with chinking of champagne glasses as guest of honour David Lauren, son of designer
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