Do you remember everything you learnt at school? Or do you struggle to help with homework as you find all the facts have simply dropped out of your head? A new series of books devoted to five subject areas – I Used To Know That: English, Maths, History, Geography and General Scie...

How did you get into ballet?
My mother sent me to ballet classes when I was five to get rid of some energy – I was a horribly hyper child. I used to go every Saturday with my friends. To start with, I wasn’t interested in becoming a ballerina. But around the age of 11, when my fr...

An iconic design since 1966, the jewel-like colours of the 48 play pieces catch the light and can be transformed into anything!PlayPlax from £16, by Portobello Games

This cute wooden doll’s pram from Hippychick has cartoon-like curves, bold colours and a super-sweet little heart motif.Moover Doll's Pram from £70 by HippychickDon't miss... Find out how the Moover Baby Truck fared in the Best Classic Toy category

A sturdy wooden frame covered in chic button-print fabric carries your spirited young adventurer in comfort and style. The super-soft mane and tail provide extra touch-me factor and the addition of Boo The Bear is a neat touch certain to delight children. An excellent marriage of...

This classic little car in its signature primary hues has been safely transporting children on exciting journeys for over 30 years. Playful and bubble-like in form, the Cozy Coupe offers independence and adventures for enthusiastic young motorists and, pleasingly for those who re...

Inspired by the ragdolls of bygone days this sweet little dolly would make a treasured plaything for any young child. Distinctly French in style, the velvety-soft fabric has plenty of 'touch me' factor and the embroidered features are soft enough to be caressed by the tiniest of ...

Distinctly modern Danish design combines perfectly with traditional wooden craftmanship to make this bold and stylish little ride-on truck. The simple design belies a wealth of neat features including a hidden storage compartment, shock absorbing rubber wheels which are specially...

A dolls' house is a timeless present for pretend play and this classic wooden home from Mothercare is full of pretty little details like opening window shutters and versatile attic space. The house opens both at the front and the roof meaning lots of little hands can play at once...

A cupcake decorating extravaganza! Laura Ashley girlswear is re-launching for spring summer 2011, available to buy now