Crafts &amp; activities

Jamie Oliver's hot chocolate recipe spiked with cinnamon

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Extracts

The Best Sleepover in the World by Jacqueline Wilson

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Features

The bumper list of kid-friendly activities and events

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How to prepare your kids for travelling

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Download these The Artist activity sheets

Children's reading lists

The ultimate Ladybird summer activity booklist

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6 super fun sticker books for kids

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'She was a born storyteller': Why we love Jill Murphy

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Interviews

'Children's literature can tell the most profound stories': 21 Questions with Nazneen Ahmed Pathak

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The story behind 'City of Stolen Magic'

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24 must-read books for under 5s

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24 must-read books for 6-8-year-olds

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10 quotes from Wonder that will inspire you to always choose kind

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17 of the best indie bookshops for kids

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The best father figures in children’s literature

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Best children's books to share together on Father’s Day

The Attack of the Robot Librarians by Sam Copeland & Jenny Pearson

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17 books that demonstrate empathy

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9 books for little kids that help teach empathy

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14 books to help teach children about the environment

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How to teach your child phonics

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Stolen History by Sathnam Sanghera

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18 books about nature for kids

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Children's quizzes

Quiz: Which classic children's book should you read next?

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The Ministry of Unladylike Activity by Robin Stevens

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19 of the best LGBTQIA+ books for kids

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The best books for little sports fans

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Children's Articles