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Best illustrated children's books

From classic stories illustrated by the likes of Quentin Blake to new contemporary tales with unique art styles

Evening Standard

Christmas Eve TV: James Nesbitt is a very bad Santa in a great Christmas heist caper

Timothy Spall also stars in the festive family drama. Plus: Judith Kerr’s Mog is beautifully brought to life. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

From The Boy and the Heron to The Nutcracker: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Studio Ghibli returns with its latest dose of animated wonder, while London boasts two versions of the Christmas classic in all its shimmering glory

The Guardian - UK

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‘No conversations were off the table around sexuality’: Adjoa Andoh on punk, Bridgerton and kids’ classics

The star is an absolute firebrand who’s gone from radical theatre to narrating adorable festive special Mog’s Christmas. She talks socialism, ballet and why she hated student drama

The Guardian - UK

There are two adaptations of classic kids' picture books coming to TV this Christmas - and parents will love them too

You'll want to set a reminder for these two festive picture book adaptations

GoodToKnow

The enduring impact of Judith Kerr

Letter: The world would be a better place if there were more people like her, says Freddie Pryor

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the legacy of Judith Kerr: a cat, a rabbit and a tiger that romp on

Editorial: A hundred years after her birth, the power and charm of the author’s memoirs and picture books continue to win over new generations of children – and adults

The Guardian - UK

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The country estate 30 minutes from Greater Manchester promising family fun this weekend

Enjoy the last few days of half term with a family-friendly day out

Manchester Evening News

Encore! Surefire shows returning for the Edinburgh festival in 2023

In the run-up to the festival, our writers will choose new productions that have caught their eye – but here’s a selection of those we’ve already reviewed

The Guardian - UK

Mog’s Christmas: release date, voice cast, interviews, plot, trailer and all about the animated Judith Kerr adaptation

Mog’s Christmas on Channel 4 will be brought to life with voices from Claire Foy, Benedict Cumberbatch and other top stars.

WhatToWatch

The 100 greatest children’s books of all time, according to the BBC

Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10

The Independent UK

BBC names 100 greatest children’s books of all time

Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10

The Independent UK

Travelodge shares which books Scottish guests leave behind most often

Travelodge, Scotland largest budget hotel chain, has revealed its 2022 Scotland Books Left Behind Index, which highlights the most popular books left behind by customers.

Daily Record

Ultimate list of over 100 brilliant books every child should read for World Book Day

Whether you've got a toddler or a teen at home, there are dozens of timeless and modern classics that they are sure to enjoy - here's a few ideas to get them started in the world of books

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World Book Day character ideas to help you create a stunning costume

Need some outfit inspiration? Here are 10 popular character suggestions for your children to dress up as on World Book Day this March 2

The Conversation

Teaching the Holocaust through literature: four books to help young people gain deeper understanding

A survey commissioned in 2019 revealed the shocking result that over half of Britons did not know that at least six millions Jews had been murdered during the Holocaust.

Chronicle Live

‘Tiger Who Came For Tea’ finds forever home at Newcastle's Seven Stories

Families can visit the iconic yellow kitchen from The Tiger Who Came to Tea and see the author's original drawings in Newcastle

The Guardian - UK

Mog the Forgetful Cat review – a miaow-vellous musical treat

Judith Kerr’s warm-hearted children’s book is faithfully realised with a vivid and gently ingenious portrait of family life

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Where children can have tea with a tiger in Newcastle this half-term

The attraction is free for families over the February half-term

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