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Five fantastic books for art appreciation
On 16/03/2012 in Books
Inspire your budding artist with these brilliant books
The Art Book For Children: Books One and Two (Phaidon, £12.95)Behind the childlike and unassuming covers of these two volumes, inspiration comes in the form of classic works from famous artists including Da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Andy Warhol
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Eight great books about London
On 25/04/2012 in Books
Explore the big city's sights and highlights with these fun books
This Is London by Miroslav Sasek (Universe, £10.99)The gorgeous retro illustrations are the star of this classic book that opens with a brown page: “Well, this is London – hidden by fog.” Ha, ha. A wonderful piece of vintage nostalgia depicting
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Puffin Books celebrate 70 fabulous years of brilliant picture books
On 28/04/2010 in Books
A behind-the-scenes peek at the Puffin Picture Book Boutique
The elegant Riverside Room on the 10th floor of prestigious pubishers Penguin – with a stunning view of the Thames and the South Bank's London Eye – was the venue for a gathering of the glitterati of children's picture book art to kickstart the year
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Fanciful fairytales for National Book Week
On 01/03/2011 in Fashion news
Dress up for National Book Week in these fairytale outfits with TU at Sainsburys
Snow White and her seven dwarfs, Alice and her white rabbit or perhaps Peter Pan and Tinkerbell... Inspire your child to read and celebrate this year's National Book Week with TU at Sainsburys. These fabulous fairytale costumes come complete
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The Best Books Of 2011 For Babies And Toddlers
On 06/12/2011 in Books
Our Editor's pick of the most brilliant new books for babies and toddlers
Colours by Orla Kiely (Egmont, £9.99)It is hardly surprising that the queen of gorgeous graphics, Orla Kiely has come up with a colours and objects baby book that is as sophisticated as it is simple. It’s not just reds and blues – tasteful greys
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Six new books for babies and toddlers
On 10/04/2012 in Books
Eye-catching picture books to excite little bookworms
Colours by Pantone Abrams Appleseed, £6.99, from birth This new imprint from Abrams is designed to try to bring a more artistic approach to books
for children up to five (and parents with an eye for design). Boardbook pages reveal bright, boldly
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Five great books for Starting School
On 21/09/2010 in Back To School
Five fabulous books to boost your child's confidence and familiarise her with the new school routine
Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahlberg (Puffin, £5.99)First published in 1990, this classic picture book by well-loved husband and wife team Janet and Allan Ahlberg is filled with eager young pupils learning all the new and exciting rituals
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JUNIOR TOYS & BOOKS AWARDS 2013
On 24/01/2013 in Fashion news
Childhood is a time filled with play and wonder – what better way to enjoy than with a brilliant array of toys and books. Entries are now invited for the Junior Design Awards 2013…
& Crafts* Best Educational Toy/Product* Best Children’s App* Best Console/Handheld Game* Best Family-Friendly Video GamesBOOKS * Picture book of the Year* Best Classic Book* Best New Talent (Author or Illustrator)* Best Family/Children's Cook BookWho won
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Junior's Top Festive Books For Early Readers
On 11/11/2011 in Books
Get into the spirit of the season with these cosy christmas books
. See more Horrid Henry in our top 100 children's books, voted by Junior readersBuy Horrid Henry’s Christmas Play
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Brilliant festive picture books to create the perfect Christmas!
On 11/11/2011 in Books
Our selection of brand new and classic picture books that celebrate the festive season
The Snowman Sound Book by Raymond Briggs (Puffin, £6.99)So powerful were Briggs’ illustrations and so evocative was the music in the animated film that it is easy to forget that this classic children’s story is told only in pictures. Here, Briggs
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