to clothes and toys, it is the dreamy illustrations that are the real stars of the show here.What other award have Belle & Boo won in the Junior Design Awards 2012?Belle & Boo And The Birthday Surprise by Mandy Sutcliffe (Orchard, £10.99)

The classic story of much-loved Paddington Bear comes to life – where your child, or you, or anyone of your choosing, can record their voice to tell the story. Fans of the marmalade-loving bear from darkest Peru can also be photographed alongside Paddington and popped in a decora...

The classic Ladybird books evoke fond memories for many parents of a certain age who were brought up with this series of fairy tales and information books. Now the gloriously retro illustrations are available in iPad format for the new generation of digital natives, who can perso...

When rain stops play outside, why not set up a sporting arena in the comfort of your living room? Kinect Sports Season Two features six new sports – tennis, golf, American football, baseball, skiing and darts – that can be played either individually or in teams. With three levels...

). On any flight, it’s a good idea to pack your own snacks, drinks (buy them once you’ve been through security – if you have a baby bottle, you’ll be asked to take a sip) and a selection of your child’s favourite toys and games as diversions and to alleviate

of toys. Car tolerance may be limited. With children this age, you may appreciate some backup on holiday, although don’t gamble too hard on the children’s club being your salvation as not all children will settle, particularly if they haven’t started

What you can carry on a plane depends on the current security rules, but either way, here’s a list of essentials for hand or checked luggage:Nappies and wipes for two daysCartons of drink/formula and snacksCrayons and booksSmall toys

just opened a delightful Winnie-the-Pooh playroom, kitted out to resemble the Hundred Acre Wood, with tons of brilliant toys to delight its youngest guests during the summer. And, in keeping with the honey-coloured bear who loves honey, there's also a

You know what they say: the family who jigs together, stays together. And there's nothing like a disco in your living room to get everyone moving! Just Dance 3 has an extensive track list and infectiously fun gameplay make it the ideal game for all the family. We can just see Mum...

Gaining mastery over a hand-held console control can be tricky for young children (and for some adults too). The beauty of the XBox 360 Kinect is that all you need is your hand or voice to activate the sensor and you’re away. Lurking inside the neat, sleek black Kinect unit is so...