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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
Your partnership with Julia Donaldson is one of the most celebrated in children’s literature. How did you get together? It was the publisher – Macmillan – who brought us together. Julia had written A Squash And A Squeeze and they were looking
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Family fun for Independent Booksellers Week 2012
On 25/06/2012 in Days Out
From a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to a nationwide Wally hunt, families can have a ball whilst supporting independent bookshops at this fiesta of local literature
Bookends in Carlisle for this really wild tea party themed around Julia Donaldson’s curious creation, The Gruffalo.July 7Sweet RationingIf your child bemoans the lack of sweets in his diet, head along to this free event at The Forest Bookshop in Coleford
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Seven Stories, Newcastle Upon Tyne
On 25/07/2011 in Days Out
From tall stories to rollicking reads, Seven Stories is bursting at the seams with witty words and astonishing images
, while the Creation Station in the basement is a hive of book-inspired artistic endeavour.Family X-Factor Children can meet their literary heroes with frequent author storytimes. New Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson, Judith Kerr and Oliver Jeffers
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Harry Potter and Wimpy Kid amongst children’s top 10 books
On 08/02/2013 in Books
Schoolchildren vote in their favourite reads for National Libraries Day
Kinney3. Roderick Hunt4. Francesca Simon5. Suzanne Collins6. J.K Rowling7. Michael Morpurgo8. Allan Ahlberg9. Martin Waddell10. Julia DonaldsonRead more...Junior's top 100 children's books of all timeExclusive interview: Jeff Kinney
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Now touring: The best family shows in your area
On 10/04/2012 in Days Out
See stars of the stage as they visit theatres across the country
their harmonious humour live in Little Howard’s Big Show. For more details, visit www.howardread.comTiddler And Other Terrific TalesMarch 24–August 27Because bedtime story sessions cannot squeeze in nearly enough of Julia Donaldson’s ingenious tales, Scamp Theatre
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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.
as we turn the final page and discover he has been transformed into a beautiful butterfly. 2 The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Macmillan, £5.99(first published 1999) It’s remarkable that this classic children’s story
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Ten tips to help your child to read - from the experts
On 11/12/2012 in Books
How to inspire a love of books from an early age
author and Children’s Laureate, Julia Donaldson.Don’t forget nursery rhymes“Rhymes should bubble out of your child’s mouth, and once they are entrenched, you will hear how his flow of language has improved” says Butler.Be flexible“Your child might
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Feast on festivals this summer
On 14/05/2013 in Days Out
Escape the routine of family life at a festival that celebrates music, dance, comedy and more – coming soon to a field near you...
art classes – there are also sessions on maths, science, geography and more. “Some of this year’s highlights include Julia Donaldson, who always loves a sing-along,” says Mary Byrne, Programme Director for Hay Fever. “Her events are always a brilliant
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Seven wonders of your toddler’s world
On 18/04/2010 in Baby & toddler
As soon as your toddler is on the move, she’ll enchant you with her boundless curiosity and enthusiasm.
re-enact whatever they see and hear, and ‘acting out’ imaginary situations helps them to make sense of everything, including the behaviour of adults.” FOUR Familiarity breeds happinessHowever much you think Julia Donaldson deserves the Nobel Prize
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The Family Festival Guide 2013
On 22/05/2013 in Days Out
Junior's pick of the most fabulous family-friendly festivals around
their new album, and an appearance from composer Philip Glass.For the children An extensive programme gives your child the chance to meet favourite authors, including Julia Donaldson, and take part in various creative workshops.Added extras The festival
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