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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
Smile! Starring Sunny McCloud by Leigh Hodgkinson (Orchard, £5.99)Seen through the eyes (and loopy scrawls) of an adorable little girl, this is the story of how Sunny McCloud misplaces her smile and must trawl every nook and cranny of her house
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Five great books about grandparents
By Fiona McKim on 14/05/2012 17:41:10
Have a grand old time with these heritage reads
The Frank Show by David Mackintosh (£6.99, HarperCollins)A warm and witty story about a little boy who accidentally discovers just how cool his Grandad Frank really is. Sketchy pencil-drawn illustrations perfectly match Mackintosh's charmingly erratic storyline and the message - ...
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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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Harry Potter and Wimpy Kid amongst children’s top 10 books
By Fiona McKim on 08/02/2013 11:11:20
Schoolchildren vote in their favourite reads for National Libraries Day
Kinney3. Roderick Hunt4. Francesca Simon5. Suzanne Collins6. J.K Rowling7. Michael Morpurgo8. Allan Ahlberg9. Martin Waddell10. Julia DonaldsonRead more...Junior's top 100 children's books of all timeExclusive interview: Jeff Kinney
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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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The joy of Japan
By Gordon Kanki-Knight on 20/04/2010 13:50:07
The top ten things to do with children in Tokyo
House in fashionable Omotesando. (best for ages 0+; allow 1.5 hours). Visit www.crayonhouse.co.jp Stop off at Meal Muji Visit this store in Yurakucho, central Tokyo – it is so child-friendly, there are children’s chairs, space for baby buggies and a kids
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Our five best lunchbox ideas
By Kate Donoughue on 05/07/2011 12:13:02
Try these delicious lunchbox recipes and never receive back your lovingly prepared lunches uneaten again
tortilla to make two quesadillas. Lightly brush the tops of the quesadillas with melted butter. Bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.4 Cut each quesadilla into four pieces and wrap individually in aluminium foil. Place in preheated, stay
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Kids Week 2009
By Society of London Theatre on 19/06/2009 17:43:44
Visit a London theatre August 14–28 and children can see the show for free. Please note, the official booking lines open on Tuesday July 14, 2009
Children can see top West End shows for free as part of this year’s fabulous festival organised by the Society of London Theatre. During Kids Week, a child aged between 5 and 16 can go free when accompanied by an adult paying full price. You can
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Scrumptious Christmas treats
By Annie Rigg on 05/11/2010 10:56:28
These cookies and cake are festive, fun and fabulously tasty
.While the cakes are cooling, put 5 tablespoons of the frosting into a bowl. Tint this red with the food-colouring paste.Lay the cold cakes side by side. If necessary, cut a thin layer off the tops of the cakes so that they are the same height. Cut away about a
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Ten top tips for child models
By Kate Donoughue on 03/08/2010 17:18:37
So your child wants to be a model. Here's some expert advice for mini models in the making
will always want to meet your child in person and will let you read any paperwork in your own time. 5 Visit the website of the National Network for Children in Employment & Entertainment (NCEE) www.bucksinfo.net/nncee/employment/ for more information
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