Blue Peter commences its search to find the best children’s book of the last decade, with the launch of an online vote in which its young viewers will be able to choose from a shortlist of ten iconic titles.
As part of the build-up to the main season which begins on 17 March 2012, Drayton Manor's Thomas Land and zoo will be opening during some weekends and offering 2-for-1 entry.
Recognising some of the most outstanding and enjoyable books of the last year by writers based in the UK, the Costa Children's Book Award goes to Moira Young for her debut novel, Blood Red Road, published by Marion Lloyd Books.
The Blue Peter Book Awards have been recognising and celebrating the best children’s authors, the most fascinating fact books and the greatest reads for children since 2000. Here is the shortlist for 2012 – each of which would make a great present this Christmas.
It's arrived – the DVD so many have been waiting for: the last installment of the Harry Potter story, which has become the best-selling film series of all time on Amazon.
Cats Ahoy written by Peter Bentley with illustrations by Jim Field and The Brilliant World of Tom Gates written and illustrated by Liz Pichon have just been announced as the winners of this year's Roald Dahl Funny Prize.
Throughout November the Will Aid scheme gives you the opportunity to have a professional will drawn up by a local solicitor but you need to book early for an appointment.
