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The world's quirkiest destinations
On 16/08/2011 in Tips & advice
Car-shaped beds, a comic book style tour, sights that will make a Star Wars fan giddy... an unusual holiday is definitely an unforgettable holiday
Fans of intrepid reporter Tintin can come close to the comic-book hero’s far-flung adventures with amazing holidays to Egypt, India, Jordan or Brussels with On The Go. The Land of the Pharaohs Tour is inspired by Cigars Of The Pharaoh and the ten
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Frankfurt's festive fayre
On 10/12/2012 in Europe
Browse one of Germany's most elaborately decorated Christmas markets
, miniature toiletries, and a PlayStation. A morning "newspaper" service is also available, with a choice of Mickey Mouse abd Geolino comic books. And if all that shopping hasn't caused weary heads to hit the pillow, the hotel is on hand with complimentary
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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
lovely hand drawn picture of Father Christmas - but pointed out that he already had an idea for his next book. Raymond Briggs' comic-book style with minimal text was a real inspiration for me. It's part of the reason why my first attempts at writing
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Junior meets Gruffalo creator Axel Scheffler
On 21/06/2012 in Books
Out of his pen has flown everyone from the fearsome Gruffalo to unlucky jogger Stick Man and melodious miaow-er Tabby McTat. We meet adroit illustrator Axel Scheffler
’t have many picture books when I was growing up, but I remember my parents reading fairytales to me. When I got a bit older, I got into comics. I liked a Danish comic about pancake-loving bear cub Petzi – in Denmark he is called Rasmus Klump. I then moved
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Exclusive Interview: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid
On 15/01/2013 in Books
Junior catches up with author Jeff Kinney on his trip to the UK to promote his latest book Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel
’re not “proper reading”? I think it’s the fact that my cartoons are in book form that is elevating them from comic books to something that feels a little bit more like literature, but I don’t think anyone really takes these books seriously, including myself
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Monnalisa AW11 Catwalk Show
On 22/01/2011 in Catwalk & designers
Junior reports on the latest catwalk shows at Pitti Bimbo: Monnalisa
with tones of comic-book hero Popeye. The prominent theme was layering, which looked good and slightly Japenese street style. The silhoutte of the boyswear was loose and tailoring looked comfy and cosy.The girlswear collection carried on the theme of SS10
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Oodles of doodles for a truly good cause
On 17/02/2012 in Art & Craft
Get scribbling and scrawling with National Doodle Day 2012
They are thought to reveal the secrets of your subconscious, and whether you absent-mindedly etch swirly patterns while chatting on the phone or create an entire comic strip on the back of an old receipt, doodling is a universal hobby practised
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Spooky books and movies for children who like a thrill
On 27/10/2010 in Psychology
Nothing thrills like a good Gothic tale, be it a book or a film
Gothic booksInto The Forest by Anthony Browne (Walker Books, £5.99)A fantastic book to put the fear into young children, while older ones will enjoy reading it for themselves. Playing on a young boy’s anxieties, Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne
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The lowdown on Okido magazine
On 26/11/2010 in Art & Craft
Editor Sophie Dauvois shares the inspiration behind cool children's art and science magazine Okido
How did Okido start?Okido started when my son Emil was four and not yet at school. We were on holiday in Morocco with just one Richard Scarry book that we were reading over and over again. So we started drawing our own book with some activity pages
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Make 'em laugh for Comic Relief
On 15/03/2013 in Psychology
Today's the day when all larks are allowed! You know it's all in a good cause…
of opportunity to hone your humour and sharpen those slapstick skills with Comic Relief – don a red nose for instant laughs and a good cause.Read more about Emma Bridgewater's witty collection for Red Nose Day, the best joke books for children, and why Stella Mc
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