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Reluctant walkers
By Junior on 09/08/2011 14:24:11
A donkey ride is a fun way for children to explore the Spanish countryside
Having a friendly donkey along for the ride is the perfect way to distract children from the toil of walking, and Inntravel are now offering a family walking holiday in the Spanish countryside, covering ancient drovers’ trails in the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Each da...
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Highly Commended Best Toy Design (0 - 2 years) 2012 - Hopping Bunny Walker
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 14:12:00
Brilliant toys to set babies and toddlers on the road to playful discovery
Wonderworld’s sturdy walker, with cute travel companions, is made with non-toxic paints and biodegradable fabrics.Hopping Bunny Walker £45, from WonderworldDon't miss... Discover how Wonderworld's Eco Town fared in our Best Eco Toy category
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Blue suede shoes
By Sophie Warner on 04/11/2011 12:56:37
Vertbaudet comes up trumps with a selection of brightly colour suede boots for winter
Not only blue but pink, taupe and grey too, these gorgeous suede boots by Vertbaudet are sure to brighten up any dull day. These adorable coloured boots featuring a laced up design help to keep little feet secure and prevent slipping. Practicality is important and these will help...
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 21-30
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 09:40:41
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
21. Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson (Walker, £4.99)Sarah, Percy and Bill wake up one night to find their mother isn’t there. Their loneliness makes them anxious and the fluffy white owls begin to fret, but are overcome with relief
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Five ways to give up the dummy
By Grace Brown on 06/08/2010 16:31:43
Positive strategies to help your baby relinquish his soother without tears
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Five of the best love stories for children
By Junior on 20/04/2012 09:31:32
Cuddle up with a sweet story at bedtime
No Matter What by Debbie Gliori (£5.99, Bloomsbury)Little Fox Small want to test the limits of his mother's love. Would she love him if he were a grizzly bear or snappy crocodile? This gorgeous book deals sensitively with a young child's insecurities, with the refrain "I'll alway...
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The Best Picture Books Of 2011
By Junior on 06/12/2011 10:00:27
Our Editor's pick of the most brilliant picture reads for budding bookworms
Yawn by Nick Sharratt and Sally Symes (Walker, £9.99)A joyous take on the bedtime story, with lots of linguistic fun for young ears. Sean opens his mouth wide and gives a wide yawn (a huge hole cut into each page), which then in turn prompts a cat
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Quentin Blake's All-Time Favourite Children's Books
By Fiona McKim on 18/11/2011 15:55:24
The famous illustrator of the Roald Dahl books chooses his favourite picture books
Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans (Scholastic, £7.99)"Wonderful dramatic pictures of Paris and though we never know very much about Madeline and her friends in detail, we seem to know a lot about their life".Buy Madeline
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Eco-conscious children's books
By Fiona McKim on 09/03/2012 13:21:21
Go green with Junior's favourite environmental reads
My Green Day, by Melanie Walsh (Walker, £10.99) Ages 3+An optimistic and encouraging picture book with simple and sunny illustrations that compliment the sage advice contained within. Children of all ages can benefit from Walsh's ten suggested
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A Royal Feast
By Matthew Holroyd on 28/04/2011 12:03:34
Junior picks our favourite Royal nibbles
Enjoy a giant Rose Raspberry Cake by chic Laduree
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