children
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Bear and Hare – an ebook is on the way
‘Bear and Hare’ is this year’s outstanding seasonal offering in the advert department. Telling the heartwarming story of the friendship between a brown bear and a hare, it is a magical viewing experience from John Lewis that is delighting both adults and children. The accompanying song, the Keane classic ‘Somewhere only we know’ has entered the charts at number 2, and now children will get the chance to follow the full story of the delightful animal friends has John Lewis launches a special ebook based on the tale of ‘Bear and Hare.’ ‘The Bear who had never seen Christmas’ is an interactive storybook narrated by Lauren Laverne, telling the story…
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Reviewed – Scooby Doo Adventures
I literally grew up on a diet of Scooby Doo! It was my favourite cartoon by an absolute mile, with my fave characters a toss-up between that loveable Great Dane and the gorgeous Daphne. In recent years the classic cartoons have been given a new lease of life, first through the feature film versions, and then with Mystery incorporated, which updated the 60s groovy vibes with a more Millennium feel. This was perfect for the more streetwise modern-day kids, but left us fans of the original feeling a little cold, and was more than a little frightening for little ones like my four-year old Joe. So thank goodness for a…
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Gifts for the Sporty Minded this Christmas
When we plan our Christmas gift lists, we always try to give our loved ones a present they will really appreciate. Whether this be an item they have had their eye on for a long time, or maybe something they have dropped hints about, or just a thing we know they will really love, getting the perfect gift is really important. And this Christmas, if your nearest and dearest are sporty, then help is at hand from Tony Pryce Sports. If you live in the South West of England, you are probably already familiar with Tony Pryce Sports. It is the largest independent sports supplier in the South West, with…
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Disney Dare to Dream charms at The NIA
The latest Disney on Ice show hit Birmingham last week, with a special VIP performance at the NIA. Disney’s Dare to Dream is a celebration of the most magical of Disney characters, the Fairytale princesses, with particular emphasis on four of those lovely ladies. A show full of sparkle and magic, ‘Dare to Dream’ charmed even those hardest of hearts with glitter, romance and utterly enchanting ice dance. Before the show Joe and my niece Lia were thrilled to meet the very beautiful Tiana from The Princess and the Frog. Her exquisite gown was a lovely taster of what was to come, with fabulous attention to detail measuring the Disney…
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Reviewed – Traditional Toys from Bee Smart
In these times when so many children’s toys are made from cheap plastic, it is always a joy to allow children the experience of traditional style wooden toys. Bee Smart is a company that sells the most wonderful, well made toys that are perfect for under fives. These are the sort of toys that are not only fun, but are also durable and hard-wearing, making them a really clever buy this Christmas. This Christmas Bee Smart has some products that are just perfect for the little musicians in your life. The Musical Xylophone with songsheet is a lovely, brightly coloured instrument that is both easy to use and attractive to…
