before. I do love children’s books with human heros, but I think you can have a bit more fun with animals. Especially if they have human characteristics like Claude. You’re not so restricted with the adventures you can send your character on if he’s a

still look through the curtain in envy at the Upper Class passengers with their cosy pods). After nine hours of movies, food and a few snoozes, we landed in the Sunshine State, where – right on cue – the sun was blazing. But we were about to embark

and Erin O’Connor for M&S, had a baby and written a book about her pregnancy. She has appeared on countless television shows, from the BBC’s The One Show, to Channel Four’s 10 Years Younger and CNN’s movie show The Screening Room. She even hosts a radio

for the resident peacocks and macaws –  and an adventure playground. Added extras Take part in the carnival procession, 150 free workshops, theatre and talks, and a dedicated children’s zone, or take in a movie at the Mark Kermode Film Club. Dance and music classes

the years until this story was ready to be written.You see, I’m the middle one of three children. I have a much younger sister who was born when I was nine. This was a dream come true for me at the time because it was like being delivered a life-size doll

at the time!). There was a brilliant playground area for younger children called Splashers with a host of climbing frames, mini water slides, water jets and a giant tipping bucket that poured a torrent of 1,200 litres of water at various intervals – great fun

“I work alone” is the macho mantra of Indiana Jones lookalike Clutch Powers, so when he meets up with his sidekick helpers – including a blonde Australian with painted cleavage and curves and a stubbled fireman who looks a bit like George Michael – he’s not impressed. They set of...

fan in particular is the springboard for this latest movie starring Jim Henson’s gang of quirky misfits. Since discovering The Muppet Show at a tender age, Walter has idolised Kermit and his crew – with his own diminutive stature, ping-pong ball eyes

The latest release from groundbreaking Japanese animation team Studio Ghibli (Spiritied Away, Howl’s Moving Castle), Arrietty is a modern day reimagining of Mary Norton’s classic children’s tale, The Borrowers. Under the floorboards of a sprawling

manly needs (he has visions of her giving him foot massages, in between looking after a brood of mini me's.This animated feature-length movies was groundbreaking in its stunning use of CGI animation in the famous scene as Belle is whirled and twirled