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Hallowe'en crafts: Witch's Hat
On 15/10/2012 in Art & Craft
Cast a spell with this stylish witch's hat – perfect for a spot of trick or treating
Add playful decoration to a plain hat to become the more satorially scary witch in town! You will needFoam witch’s hat, made from a piece of black craft foam or card, or buy a ready-made witches hat.Purple self-adhesive fab foamPurple Raffia
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Joe Blogs at The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
On 28/06/2012 in Fashion news
Trailblazing Smart Boy About Town watches the summer's hottest family show at Kensington Gardens
Hi, it's me, JoeIt seems that where Joe goes, the worlds follows… I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon last weekend having a delicious lunch at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, followed by a visit to watch The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe at a
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A wardrobe full of wonder
On 18/05/2012 in Shopping
Win VIP tickets to see Rupert Goold’s The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe with Pink Lining
It may be unlikely that your wardrobe is the gateway to an enchanted land but thanks to Pink Lining’s competition a chance to go behind the scenes of Rupert Goold’s adaptation of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe could be yours. Every Pink Lining
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A spooky children's app for Hallowe’en
On 24/10/2012 in Leisure
The Witch of the East is an olde worlde ghost story with a 21st century spin
in The Witch Of The East, an interactive storybook app, perfect for children with a taste for the macabre.Cuddle up with your child on a dark night and listen as the soothing Celtic tones of Scottish actors Jimmy Chisholm and Siobhan Redmond spin a spooky yarn
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Five spooky books for Hallowe'en
On 24/10/2012 in Books
Curl up with your child and a creepy read this half-term
Winnie The Witch by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul (Oxford University Press, £12.99, 3+)It’s been 25 years since the adventures of the mishap-prone Winnie and Wilbur her cat began. Always great fun for younger children, but with a humour that never
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Three of the best new family DVDs
On 11/12/2012 in Films & DVDs
We review our favourite film releases for your child
. Fiesty Merida’s determination to defy her family’s wishes leads to a mother-daughter adventure via a Macbeth-esque meddlesome witch. While Brave feels a wee bit underwhelming for Pixar, children wil’ nea be disappointed.
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Five ways to encourage your child to love books
On 16/03/2012 in Education
Raise a happy reader with these quick tips
1. Tap into your child's interestsWhether it's football, horses or witches, seek out books and magazines on her favourite subject.2. Make it rewardingGive books as a reward or a treat, rather than forcing your child to read, as this will help
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Films Reviews 2012: Paranorman
On 23/10/2012 in Films & DVDs
Get set for a spooky animation featuring a young lad who's far from normal
town, Blithe Hollow, on his way to another day of bullying at school. You’ve also got be rooting for him when he reluctantly finds himself charged with the task of breaking the ancient witch’s spell to prevent zombies taking over the town (though you
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Shortlisted Picture Book Of The Year 2012: Sir Scallywag And The Golden Underpants
On 20/05/2012 in Children's Book Awards
Witty wordsmith Giles Andreae pens a rip-roaring tale of a golden-underpanted King Colin
bottoms and right royal behinds, this is a joyful tale where the little guy is triumphant. Vibrant illustrations by Korky Paul, of Winnie The Witch fame, adds to its slapstick humour appeal.Sir Scallywag And The Golden Underpants by Giles Andreae and Korky
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Fun and Spooky Events
On 21/10/2009 in Fashion news
Baby & Child will be holding in-store Halloween events on October 30th and 31st. You and your little monsters are invited to pop down for some scary sweets, terrifying treats and other Halloween themed fun, including make-your-own witches' hat or mask
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