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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 41-50
On 20/10/2011 in Books
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
41. The Wind In The Willows by Kenneth Grahame Egmont, £5.99 It might be 100 years old, but this novel about Ratty, Mole, Badger, Toad and the other animals of the riverbank is an evocation of rural England that still captures the imagination
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The best family shows touring in November
On 07/11/2012 in Days Out
From Rapunzel to Ratty - these theatre performances are perfect for children
as Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind In The Willows takes to the stage for the winter season. This musical version of Alan Bennett’s well-loved stage adaptation drifts into Birmingham Repertory Theatre from November 28. For tour details, visit www
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February and half-term events
On 07/02/2011 in Days Out
Keep busy this half-term with our pick of great events
’ nests and eggs and craft a fabulous, feathery bird mask at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo. Wild ’n’ Windy!February 24Explore the power of wind and create some wind-powered crafts at Morden Hall Park.Rainforest RoadshowFebruary 24, 25Explore the wilds
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Fabulous February half-term outings
On 10/02/2012 in Days Out
Our pick of the best family events in your area
insects.Medieval Merriment in WarwickFebruary 13–21Boasting the title of Britain’s ultimate castle, Warwick castle will be providing a host of historic fun for families this half term. Help to wind up an ancient siege machine, the trebuchet, on the river
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What should you do if you think your baby sister is an alien?
On 30/05/2011 in Children's Book Awards
Send her off into space, of course! At least, that's according to young Alfie, the hero of Rachel Bright's My Sister Is An Alien
the pictures beautiful – a bit like life.What were your favourite picture books as a child? Oh so many! I loved Winnie-the-Pooh stories and The Wind In The Willows and also the Andy Pandy books, as well as Dr.Suess. I also remember these two amazing (and
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