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How do I read with my baby?
On 08/11/2012 in Education
Neuroscientist, author and mother of three, Lise Eliot explains why babies take an unconventional approach to reading
favourite story teaches the joy of reading, creating the crucial motivation for your child to want to learn to read on her own.Your baby may not yet be ready to hear a full story, but you are still giving her a wonderful experience. As she moves beyond
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Junior meets crafter Christine Leech
On 14/05/2013 in Art & Craft
Christine lets us into her unique world of Wizard of Oz inspired toys
Love of theatre is where the story of The Wizard Of Oz began. Author L Frank Baum was infatuated by the stage, so it was fitting that his fabulous story became a musical stage show on Broadway, and a memorable movie loved by millions.Whether you
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Junior meets Where Is Fred? Illustrator, Ali Pye
On 28/05/2012 in Books
After being Highly Commended in our Most Promising New Talent category, the illustrator talks children, caravans and crafty foxes
What books did you love as you were growing up?I loved the Danny Fox novels by David Thomson: Funny, sophisticated and magical stories about a crafty fox who lives by his wits in order to steal fish, escape from a pack of wolves, rescue princesses
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Awesome Africa
On 08/08/2011 in Long-haul
Learn to hunt and dance the Samburu way with Cheli & Peacock
and cattle. The whole family will learn about Samburu stories and will learn to dance, Samburu style, under a brilliant moon. Children will join village youngsters and help them make toys from local materials. No Nintendos here!This is an adventurous tour
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Joe Blogs loves tiny Jack!
On 24/08/2011 in Fashion news
It's shoe-time showtime as Smart Boy About Town gets ready for school
story short, I have a cool new pair of school shoes – not wearing them in the photo, obviously, just my well loved D&Gs. Most importantly, I have a brand new Jack Nano, complete with his jetpack.Check out my school photos from last year. My, how I
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New Look AW 2010: Press day
On 30/04/2010 in Press shows & parties
High street giant showcases fabulous footwear and funky looks for next season
Yesterday the Junior team popped along to the Autumn/Winter '10/11 New Look press show, to preview the boys and girlswear collections for all our forthcoming winter stories – despite the heat of a lovely summer's day.For girls, the three main themes
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The belle behind Belle & Boo
On 30/05/2011 in Interiors & Lifestyle Awards
Paris, play and perpetual childhood. Artist Mandy Sutcliffe on dreaming up the whimsical world of Belle, her rabbit Boo and their playmates
experience that freedom and sense of adventure today.What did you dream of becoming when you grew up? I always wanted to be an artist. I would spend hours making story books. They tended to look like the Mr Men books – small square and brightly
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Announcing the prestigious WINNERS of the Junior Design Awards 2011
On 02/06/2011 in Fashion Awards
The time is here, the time is now, the wait is over… and we are delighted to announce our very worthy winners, highly commended, and shortlisted entries for the Junior Design Awards 2011
, and feast your eyes on our glorious galleries of images. And to get the full story, don't forget to pick up your copy of our special collector's edition of Junior, on sale June 3.We'll be adding to this space, so keep checking back to read the latest!
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Author Grace Saunders's Victorian family home
On 02/09/2011 in Interiors
Author Grace Saunders takes us on a tour of her Victorian family home where tales of romance, travel and adventure are all part of the furniture
The north London home of author Grace Saunders and her jeweller husband Michael is filled with a sense of modern romance. French armoires, old Venetian mirrors, hand-painted Rajasthani cabinets; every item tells a story that recalls an adventure
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Ways to encourage your child's creativity
On 20/12/2011 in Education
know it’s a magic carpet! 4 Hands off Try not to guide your child’s play. Research shows children learn more when they are allowed to lead the play experience.5 Tell tales Reading and telling stories to your child isn’t just about building literacy
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