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Junior’s Top Tiny Characters From Literature And Film
On 07/12/2011 in Books
These diminutive darlings punch well above their weight
Tom ThumbNo larger than his father’s most dexterous digit, Tom Thumb is a character of English folklore who has been involved in a number of size-related accidents. As well as falling into his mother’s Christmas batter and being boiled into a pudding, the unlucky little boy was s...
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Miffy the bunny girl
On 22/03/2012 in Books
How one innocent little white rabbit with a kiss for lips came to be a classic icon in children's literature
Born in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit, perhaps it was fate that dictated that Dick Bruna should find inspiration from a sweet little white rabbit. Since her very first incarnation as a scribbled drawing for Bruna’s young son in 1955, Miffy – or Nijntje as she is called in her na...
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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
Can you remember visiting a bookstore as a child? For many budding bookworms, the quirky environment, attentive service and limitless adventures of the imagination available a mere shelf away can make a trip to a children’s bookstore a real treat. For the modern child, between E-...
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PlayLOVEPop Pop-Up Boutique Lands In Berlin
On 25/11/2011 in Shopping
The travelling emporium offers fashion, art, crafts and events for families
.Much like Collete in Paris and Dover Street Market in London, PlayLOVEPop brings together a range of hip, under-the-radar designer brands with free art exhibitions, live music and literature events – with one major difference: This boutique was created
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Celebrate Diwali At Dishoom
On 26/09/2011 in Days Out
Experience the Hindu Festival Of Light at London’s first Bombay Café
Sings The Blues.Dishoom has teamed up with the DSC South Asian Literature Festival to explore the fascinating stories behind the festival. Listen closely as a master storyteller narrates the tale of Diwali; the story of Rama, Sita, monkey gods, demons
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Five of the best new children's books
On 13/03/2013 in Books
From Ed Vere's noisy adventure to a snappy sibling, we pick the best new picture books
, all Dennis The Menace knitwear and pendulous dark scribble above his head, in search of some peace in the woods. Now, as those with even a fleeting interest in children’s literature will be aware, the woods are no place to go looking for peace. But Sam
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Imagine Children’s Festival returns to Southbank for February half term
On 15/02/2013 in Days Out
Hervé Tullet and David Walliams amongst stars at magical event
-on takeover of the Southbank Centre by children, for children. The two week event, running from February 11–24, will play host to the world’s biggest names inchildren’s literature, dance, theatre and art – with many events totally free.Our prediction
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Summer Events For London
On 15/07/2011 in Days Out
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
creatures of the night... bats! There will be a short talk before heading onto the Waterworks Nature Reserve in Leyton with bat detectors to hopefully see and hear wild bats feeding. Children’s Literature FestivalAugust 13–21 Head to The Imperial War Museum
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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...
and Latitude to The Original Cornbury Music Festival and Camp Bestival – the Hay Festival has become a favourite for those with a literary bent. But don’t think this is a sober affair – it’s more a celebration of literature, storytelling and poetry, with hands
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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
We’re sure there are more than just seven stories waiting to be discovered on the seven levels of this old Victorian mill, which has been transformed into a wonderful world dedicated to children’s literature. The exhibition programme takes its
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