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Most families know the story of Stick Man and his search for the family tree, but there's one little known attraction that many have missed.

A free family trail based on the story of Stick Man has relaunched for Easter and is bigger and better.

There's nothing quite like a walk in the woods to blow away those cobwebs, especially once the spring flowers are starting to bloom.

Ellise Shafer The nominations have been revealed for this year’s Olivier Awards, which celebrate the best in British theater. Among the acting nominees are Sarah Jessica Parker for “Plaza Suite,” Sarah Snook for “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and David Tennant for his turn as Macbeth.

King Charles III‘s Christmas Day message topped Ncuti Gatwa‘s debut in Doctor Who, dominating the UK ratings charts on December 25.

BBC viewers said they 'not emotionally ready' for family animation Tabby McTat on Christmas Day.

K.J. Yossman For many families in the U.K., sitting down on Christmas Day to watch the BBC’s annual adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s children’s books has become as much a holiday tradition as tinsel and mince pies. The eleventh book to be turned into a star-studded animation by London-based production company Magic Light Pictures is “Tabby McTat,” which was originally published in 2016.

Christmas TV is a must for many, with those who plan their break around the box grabbing a copy of the TV guide and circling their can't-miss shows in red. When families can watch laptops, tablets and tellies all in one room, the set-up has changed, but there are still programmes that everyone loves.

Toniebox, the toy beloved by parents keen to minimise screen time, has kicked off a huge Black Friday sale.The brand has started their Black Friday sale early, offering big discounts on many of their most loved characters, from Frozen to Batman.The Toniebox is a squishy speaker that doubles as a musical storybox for children.This colourful cube has a slot for special characters, known as Tonies, which when placed on top, play stories, songs or music related to that character. Every Toniebox comes with a unique starter Creative-Tonie, allowing parents or grandparents to record their own voices onto the gadget.This is perfect for storytime when families can't be together.There are over 200 extra Tonie characters available for purchase, catering to all ages and interests, including Disney princesses, Peppa Pig, Spider-Man, Coco-Melon and classic stories from authors like Julia Donaldson, Paddington Bear and more.

The Centre, Livingston Book Club is set to welcome the multi award-winning author and illustrator Catherine Rayner to its next get-together.

This is the major new exhibiton celebrating all of the children's books of Zog, Gruffalo and Stick Man creators Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. It is set to delight families across the summer holidays at The Lowry at Salford Quays.

If you’re looking for an amazing live show to enjoy with the family this summer, you’re in luck!

K.J. Yossman “Tabby McTat,” the lively children’s story by writer Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, is set to get the BBC treatment with a new adaptation by longtime Donaldson/Scheffler collaborators Magic Light Pictures. “Doctor Who” star Jodie Whittaker will narrate the tale about a cat who gets separated from his owner while Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísú (“Gangs of London”) will voice Tabby. Other stars lending their voices to the short include Rob Brydon (“Gavin and Stacey”), Cariad Lloyd (“Peep Show”), Joanna Scanlan (“The Thick of It”) and Susan Wokoma (“Enola Holmes”). “Superworm” directors Sarah Scrimgeour and Jac Hamman will helm the project, which was written by Max Lang and Suzanne Lang. Barney Goodland and Michael Rose of Magic Light Pictures will produce. BBC chief content office Charlotte Moore and BBC drama commissioning editor Nawfal Faizullah acquired the film for the BBC. Red Star Studio will provide animation services.

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A major new exhibition celebrating children's books like the Gruffalo, Zog, Stick Man and Room on the Broom is to open in Salford this summer. It will celebrate children's author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler's award-winning partnership which has spawned some of the best-loved characters in fiction.

A new family attraction celebrating The Gruffalo and other much-loved children's book characters is opening in Blackpool next month.

Royal fans have had their hearts melted by a young boy who has been transformed into Prince Harry for World Book Day.

He's been a somewhat controversial figure of late but that didn't stop one mum from dressing her son as Prince Harry for World Book Day.

A huge new family attraction celebrating much-loved children's book characters The Gruffalo, Zog, The Highway Rat and more is to open next to the seaside in Blackpool this summer. £2.3mn has been spent to create the new Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse which celebrates the colourful characters from popular author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.

K.J. Yossman The first image has been released of Bill Bailey and Adjoa Andoh’s characters in upcoming BBC short film “The Smeds and The Smoos.” Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s picture-book of the same name, it tells the story of two warring families whose children, Bill and Janet, fall in love and run away together. Hotly pursued by their grandparents, Grandfather Smed (Bailey) and Grandmother Smoo (Andoh), the two young aliens lead their families on a chase across space, giving them the opportunity to find out they have more in common than they think. Rounding out the cast are Ashna Rabheru as Janet, Daniel Ezra as Bill, Rob Brydon as Uncle Smoo, Meera Syal as Aunt Smed and Sally Hawkins as the narrator.

After two years of lockdowns, it's a real joy to be able to get younger ones out for their first live theatre experience - and what better way to do it than with one of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic tales? The live show of Zog debuted in 2018, and now we have the follow-up, Zog and the Flying Doctors, playing to sold-out shows at The Lowry theatre over the weekend.

K.J. Yossman Julia Donaldson’s “Romeo and Juliet”-inspired story “The Smeds and The Smoos” is set to be adapted for a BBC Christmas special starring Oscar-nominee Sally Hawkins (“The Shape of Water”), “Bridgerton’s” Adjoa Andoh and comedian Bill Bailey.Oscar-nominated production company, who have previously adapted nine of Donaldson’s children’s books for the BBC, will once again take the helm on the project, which will also be based on Axel Scheffler’s original illustrations, with Blue Zoo Animation Studio providing animation services.Donaldson and Scheffler are the duo behind iconic children’s stories including “The Gruffalo.”Daniel Snaddon (“The Snail and the Whale”) and Samantha Cutler will direct based on a screenplay by Julia Smuts Louw.

In a quiet countryside valley sits an historic pub with a huge free outdoor play park for children and a wealth of outdoor seating next to a tranquil river. The Little Mill Inn in Rowarth, Derbyshire, has become a hotspot on sunny days for families thanks to its secluded location in a valley and wealth of things to do outdoors.

Helen Flanagan has asked her social media followers for help after revealing that her one year old son Charlie "will not eat".The former Coronation Street star, who recently said her and beau Scott Sinclair's family was complete with three children, took to her Instagram Story in search of some advice. Sharing a makeup-free photo of herself, in which she revealed she was breastfeeding while suffering from hay fever, the 31 year old explained: "Charlie will just not eat.

An interactive experience based on some much-loved children's stories is coming to Manchester.

Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has given a peek inside the first birthday party for her one year old son Charlie Scott Sinclair. The 31 year old actress, who showed off her children's incredible Harry Potter-inspired playroom, shared a sneak peek inside the family birthday party at their sprawling home for their adorable son Charlie to her 1million Instagram followers. Helen, who also shares daughters Matilda, six, and Delilah, three, with footballer Scott Sinclair, 32, looked every inch the doting mum in a blue floral dress as she posed for a sweet family portrait.

After weeks of planning and preparation World Book Day is here again.

A Superworm family activity trail is coming to Delamere Forest next month.

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