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Your Christmas Must-See Movie: The Snowman And The Snowdog
On 21/12/2012 in Books
The heart-meltingly sweet tale of The Snowman and a brand new friend…
CHRISTMAS JUST WOULDN'T be Christmas without the heavenly voice of Aled Jones singing "We are walking in the air…” No matter that even author/illustrator Raymond Briggs himself refers to his own creation as "that bloody Snowman" such is its
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Brilliant festive picture books to create the perfect Christmas!
On 11/11/2011 in Books
Our selection of brand new and classic picture books that celebrate the festive season
The Snowman Sound Book by Raymond Briggs (Puffin, £6.99)So powerful were Briggs’ illustrations and so evocative was the music in the animated film that it is easy to forget that this classic children’s story is told only in pictures. Here, Briggs
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Junior's Top Festive Reads For Babies And Toddlers
On 10/11/2011 in Books
Get into the spirit of the season with these cosy christmas books
That's Not My Snowman by Fiona Watt and Rachel Wells (Usborne, £5.99)A festive take on the excellent “touchy feely” series, each picture in this book has textured details – a soft hat, bumpy buttons – that help little hands to learn how to compare
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Marshmallow Snowmen
On 20/09/2011 in Recipes
These cute chaps are such fun to make and look gorgeous on the Christmas table
This is definitely a recipe for little hands. Why not make one snowman for each person as a place setting?Makes 10 Snowmen Ingredients200g (7oz) large white marshmallows10 cocktail sticksBrown writing icing Coloured liquorice laces or fruit leather
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Ha! Ha! How to make your child laugh
On 06/08/2010 in Psychology
Corny jokes to make them chuckle
There's nothing like the giggle of your child to make your heart sing. Surely there's no sound sweeter. Try these corny jokes to make them smileWhat do you get if you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite!What do you call a snowman with a
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Joe Blogs whips up a snowy storm in the kitchen
On 02/12/2010 in Fashion news
Smart Boy About Town dons his apron and bakes some delicious sweet treasts
Hi, it's me, Joe.Baby, it's cold outside, but it sure is cosy-warm in the kitchen! I've been cooking up a storm at the Pastry Masterchef Class at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower. And what do you think of my most impressive snowman! Actually, Stephan
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Gucci collaborates on a children’s book
On 07/09/2009 in Fashion news
The Italian label Gucci, better known for making collections inspired by sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll are launching a children’s book. The book, titled ‘A Snowman in Africa’, will support the charity UNICEF. Fridda Gianni, Gucci’s creative director
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Scrumptious Christmas treats
On 05/11/2010 in Recipes
These cookies and cake are festive, fun and fabulously tasty
Frosty The Snowman IngredientsFor the medium-sized cake (to fit an 18cm round cake tin)175g (6oz) unsalted butter, softened175g (6oz) caster sugar3 eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp vanilla extract175g (6oz) plain flour3 tsp baking powderA pinch of salt3
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A white Christmas
On 05/08/2011 in Perfect for...
What could be more idyllic than waking up on Christmas morn to be greeted by snow-tipped mountains in the Alps?
with childcare where your children will be entertained with snowman competitions or the famous Ski Famille Winter Olympics. Prices over Christmas start from £1,115 per adult and £965 per child.For details, visit www.skifamille.co.ukYou may also enjoy reading
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Dukes hotel's Christmas package
On 08/08/2011 in Perfect for...
A Christmas Family Sparkle package will make viewing London's top attractions a magical experience
’s many festive attractions, from gift shopping or seeing a West End show to ice skating at Somerset House or building a snowman in nearby St James’s Park. The package is for a family of four between December 12–23 and 26–30 and includes one night’s stay
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