That's Not My Snowman by Fiona Watt and Rachel Wells (Usborne, £5.99)A festive take on the excellent “touchy feely” series, each picture in this book has textured details – a soft hat, bumpy buttons – that help little hands to learn how to compare

The Snowman Sound Book by Raymond Briggs (Puffin, £6.99)So powerful were Briggs’ illustrations and so evocative was the music in the animated film that it is easy to forget that this classic children’s story is told only in pictures. Here, Briggs

This is definitely a recipe for little hands. Why not make one snowman for each person as a place setting?Makes 10 Snowmen Ingredients200g (7oz) large white marshmallows10 cocktail sticksBrown writing icing Coloured liquorice laces or fruit leather

The Italian label Gucci, better known for making collections inspired by sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll are launching a children’s book. The book, titled ‘A Snowman in Africa’, will support the charity UNICEF. Fridda Gianni, Gucci’s creative director

with childcare where your children will be entertained with snowman competitions or the famous Ski Famille Winter Olympics. Prices over Christmas start from £1,115 per adult and £965 per child.For details, visit www.skifamille.co.ukYou may also enjoy reading Junior

’s many festive attractions, from gift shopping or seeing a West End show to ice skating at Somerset House or building a snowman in nearby St James’s Park. The package is for a family of four between December 12–23 and 26–30 and includes one night’s stay

. SnowmenAnother activity is to build a snowman and decorate him with foods that birds and animals, such as squirrels, can also appreciate. Nature-loving children will relish the chance to help wild creatures and watch them visit their snowman. Preferred foods include

Today Junior went to Marks & Spencer’s 2009 christmas press day. Held at Two Temple Place on the banks of the River Thames.Visitors were greeted by a life-sized snowman made out of flowers; The entrance was decorated like a mystical grotto leading

’s husky-sledding or simply building a snowman. For skiing, Oxygène (www.oxygene-ski.com) is known for its really fun and safe lessons for children. Parents will love... The variety of skiing on offer: from beginner runs to off-piste action. Away from

goodies for all ages with mini-size robes and activity packs for tiny guests and free mocktails for teens. A Junior Suite from December 23–27 costs £1,250 per adult, including meals, entertainment, and drinks receptions. Children aged 2–14 cost £35 per day