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The Colours Of Christmas: The Ultimate Gift Guide
On 08/12/2010 in Fashion news
Pick your favourite colour and Santa has the perfect gift for your child
From cool monochrome black and white toys and games to dreamy blue Barbies and bull dog money boxes; we've got emerald green goodies from dinosaurs to caterpillars, bright orange cuddlies and cabs; perky pink presents andred gifts galore, topped off
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The best storybook heroes from children's books
On 30/11/2012 in Books
From Elmer to Winnie The Pooh, find out why we love these classic characters
In The HatTintinCurious GeorgeBabarMadelineNoddyMogHarry The Dirty DogAlice in WonderlandCharlie BucketElmerWinnie The Pooh
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Boutique living in Babbacombe
On 11/08/2011 in UK
For a stylish Devon break, try The Cary Arms, a boutique-style hotel located on the beach in Babbacombe
including Devon beef, Lyme Bay lobster and line-caught seafood. A cottage for four costs £400 per night and you can even take the dog. Tel: 01803 327110; www.caryarms.co.ukSee our UK section for lots more superb travel ideas.
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Slopes of Slovakia
On 24/08/2011 in Ski & activity
For a skiing holiday with a difference, venture to the resort of trbské Pleso in Slovakia’s High Tatra mountains
As well as slopes for skiiers of all abilities, children will love the chance to have a go at dog-sledging, while adults may enjoy ski touring – where you walk on special mohair skins to access action-packed off-piste skiing. Stay at the Grand Hotel
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Luxury Family Hotels
On 04/08/2011 in UK
Stay at these plush and child-friendly hotels
, such as horse riding. You can even bring the family dog. The hotels are set in idyllic locations in Bath, Dorset, Cornwall, Worcestershire and at the Ickworth hotel in Suffolk, which is set in 1,800 acres of National Trust parkland.From £355 per night for a
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Wonderful walks
On 05/04/2011 in Leisure
Trust will be our guide today for a walk around Treraven's ancient woodland and salt-water meadows and, if time allows, a visit to the RHS's National Bamboo Collection. 3 - 4 hours leisurely 4 to 5 miles. Well behaved dogs on leads, boots or walking
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Make a bug hotel
On 13/04/2011 in Food & Lifestyle Shopping
Welcome creepy-crawly guests to the garden with this idea for a bug hotel
creepy-crawly looking for a little R&R.Taken from This Book Totally Makes Stuff Grow (Walker, £5.99), which features famous friends Maggie, Rose, Oscar and dog Bentley, too, this step-by-step guide shows your child how to make her own bug hotel
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Picture Book of the Year 2013 *Winner* Oh No, George by Chris Haughton
On 10/06/2013 in Children's Book Awards
A mischievous mutt stars in Chris Houghton's morality tale
sketching a blundering mallard “sparked by seeing a worried looking duck who seemed to be swimming about two inches below the water level of his friends,” to Googling “guilty dogs” (a great pastime, incidentally). Eventually, he landed on the idea
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Every dress tells a story
On 09/03/2011 in Fashion news
Specialising in illustrated childrenswear, Poppy launches its gorgeous spring summer 2011 collection
Richardson has brought her adventure stories to life by illustrating the hems of her dresses with the characters featured in the playful tales she has written.All the stories are about a little girl called Poppy and her trusty dog Fred. This summer sees them
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Cath Kidston A/W Highlights
On 11/05/2010 in Press shows & parties
A great new range of childrenswear from the queen of vintage chic
jumpers with Stanley dog and red cherry designs, as well as coats, hats and scarves. Other goodies we spotted at today’s press show were some fabulous retro animal figures which come in a cute own carrying case, a tin tea set with signature rose print
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