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The Top 100 Children's Books
On 20/04/2010 in Books
So here they are! The best books for children of all time, voted by you.
1 The Very Hungry Caterpillarby Eric Carle (Puffin, £5.99)Not many children’s books achieve worldwide sales that would humble a U2 album, but Eric Carle’s classic picture book about a caterpillar munching his way to becoming a
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Children's author Georgia Byng on her favourite books
On 22/10/2007 in Books
Georgia Byng, author of the incredibly hypnotic Molly Moon's books, admits to being Raymond Briggs' number one fan, as she reveals her five all-time favourite children's books
children's books were comic strips. I still love the detail and humour in Briggs’ characters and illustrations. He is an absolute master when it comes to telling stories using this medium. He knows exactly what is interesting and funny. I take my hat off
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 41-50
On 20/10/2011 in Books
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
. Adapted again and again as an animation, film, stage play and television series, Kenneth Grahame’s story, which afforded the wildlife human characteristics, brings themes of friendship and morality to children’s books.Buy The Wind In The Willows
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 51-60
On 20/10/2011 in Books
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
51. Mister Magnolia by Quentin Blake Red Fox, £5.99Dahl illustrator Quentin Blake has written some wonderful books for small children. Mister Magnolia is a poetic joy in which our hero possesses lots of wonderful objects, animals and even two
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 81-90
On 20/10/2011 in Books
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
81 The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl Puffin, £5.99Despite there being an abundance of child-eating in Roald Dahl’s books, they continue to be extremely popular with children. In this story a mean croc in the muddiest river in Africa is out
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 1-10
On 20/10/2011 in Books
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Puffin, £5.99)Not many children’s books achieve worldwide sales that would humble a U2 album, but Eric Carle’s classic picture book about a caterpillar munching his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly
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Excellent books for bored children
On 18/03/2010 in Leisure
Great books to have on hand when your child says "I'm bored"…
Book of Children’s Games by Debra Wise and Sandy Forrest, McGraw-Hill, £9.99.I’m Bored! and I’m Bored… Again! by Suzy Barratt and Polly Beard, Bloomsbury, £7.99 each.Mama’s Little Book of Tricks by Lynn Brunelle, Chronicle Books, £7.99.
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Travel With Children guide book
On 11/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Make sure you read Travel With Children which is teeming with inspiration, suggestions and essential information for ensuring your family holiday is perfect
In the fifth edition of their excellent guide book Travel With Children, the Lonely Planet team have come up with holiday ideas from toy shopping in Tokyo to riding ostriches in South Africa. They have assembled a global team of parent
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Gucci collaborates on a children’s book
On 07/09/2009 in Fashion news
The Italian label Gucci, better known for making collections inspired by sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll are launching a children’s book. The book, titled ‘A Snowman in Africa’, will support the charity UNICEF. Fridda Gianni, Gucci’s creative director
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Eco-conscious children's books
On 09/03/2012 in Books
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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