Retaining the charm and simplicity of Dear Zoo, the classic lift-the-flap book by Rod Campbell that makes it into the Top Ten of our Top 100 Children's Books of All Time, modern toddlers now get to tap to lift instead! A succession of creatures noisily come to life (beware: some ...

Following in the fine tradition of games that encourage caring for your pet (from Tamagotchi to Nintendogs), Kinectimals gives your child the chance to adopt a tiger cub, teach him tricks, from sitting to skipping (and feel pretty awful when the rope trips him up), then give him ...

Douglas is an affable big bear who is in need of a hug, but he just find a hug that satisfies his need. Well, if you've ever tried to hug a tree, you can see that he's perhaps not looking in the right place. Adapted from David Melling’s 2010 book, this app is very faithful to the...

WARNING: Arachnophobics, stay away! If you shreik every time you see an incy wincy spider, or the thought of your child having headlice sends shivers down your spine, then this is definitely not the app for you! However, if your child arachno-loving and finds the lure of insects ...

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was her name."Why we love Miffy* She's so sweet and innocent - makes you want to say "aah" and give her a cuddle. (Handily, there's a cute range of soft toys so your child can do just that!). Surely, she's the ultimate Bunny Girl!* The stories are always

, including delays. 2. Check what's available at your destination, to save packing everything but the kitchen sink. 3. Pace yourself and your children, don't get all the travel toys and snacks out at once, and try to manage expectations. What’s the secret of a

from Buckingham Palace, is likely to put a smile on their face, for a child, to be greeted by a bowler-hatted doorman and then to unearth a personalised welcome pack containing their favourite snacks and a toy box filled with games, books and DVDs

passport featuring the best-loved sights and places to visit in Paris; they can also borrow a scooter to whizz around the nearby Jardins de Tuileries, or sail the toy boat on the pond, or enjoy an indulgent Tea Time Gouter of patisseries delights. Everyone

, there's a definite moment of recognition when Gru reads his girls a bedtime story and laments its trivial content. The Minions, with their en masses "oooh” and "aahs” might bear a vague resemblance to Toy Story's little green aliens, but in the most part