There are endless possibilities for pretend play with the versatile double-sided play shop and theatre. You can accessorise it with toy groceries, cash register and hand puppets to put on a grand show.Play Shop & Theatre £120 by Great Little Trading

A dolls' house is a timeless present for pretend play and this classic wooden home from Mothercare is full of pretty little details like opening window shutters and versatile attic space. The house opens both at the front and the roof meaning lots

piano, child-size electric guitar and – not for the faint-hearted – a drum set.There was also a delightful array of pretend play toys and games to inspire your child's imagination, including make-your-own jewellery sets, a mini pink sewing machine, a

SuperchildWhat is that running down your street? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's your four-year-old pretending to be BatmanThose Were the DaysTousled hair, tie askew, a missing tooth and a wayward fringe – it must be time for the annual school

run riot if his playtimeisn’t stage-managed, structured or rule-bound. To encourage imaginary play, choose simple toys that can be whatever your child wants them to be, such as a set of building blocks. Pretend tea sets and cooking equipment, or a

Photographer Rankin and some of his playful M&S 'Do Your Thing' campaign imagesBest known by his surname alone, photographer John Rankin is at the top of his game. Spending his days shooting celebrities from supermodel Kate Moss, superstar Kylie

films and dramas would play 'Victorians' with my friends, dressing up and pretending we lived in another time. At what age and how did you start to notice fashion?I have always been interested in clothing and fashion. I loved creating outfits for my

to smiling your baby will have really got the hang of what it’s all about. And the more eye contact and interaction you have with your baby, the more he’ll flash his gummy grin. By the third month, smiles will be second nature: whenever you talk, sing or play

face by pretending you mislaid the invite and then lie, explaining that “We can only have limited numbers as the venue/entertainer/my house isn’t insured for any more.” Three: if you’re feeling brave, tell the truth: “Sorry, but Jane really doesn’t like

it’s up to you to set a good example, as toddler are to young to differentiate what’s desirable ‘copying’ behaviour and what’s not.THREE Playing let’s pretendA toddler’s love of exploring the physical world is more than matched by his love