Junior News 16th September

Big-Top Benn David McKee

Synopsis:
"Mr Benn has been part of my life since 1965 but it feels as though he's always been there. Over the years public reaction to him has been very rewarding. The fact that Tate has published him in his original form is really the icing on the cake." - David McKee

MR BENN IS BACK!
Mr Benn is an ordinary man who has extraordinary adventures. In this enchanting story he swaps his bowler hat and black suit for a clown costume and finds himself transported into a world of big-top tents and circus performers.

First published thirty years ago, Big-Top Benn is one of a series of stories by author and illustrator David McKee that inspired the legendary Mr Benn TV series. McKee's original artwork brings the glories of a golden age of children's book illustration and story-telling to a new generation.

David McKee is the author and illustrator of over 100 children's books and the creator of several memorable characters besides Mr Benn, including Elmer the Patchwork Elephant and King Rollo.

Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict
Congratulations to David McKee, its hard to believe that Mr. Benn has been part of our lives for such a long time! This is a delightful book, our junior reviewers really enjoyed this story. The artwork is beautiful and intricate and would prompt enough discussion just on its own. A book to treasure for future generations. We loved it. Highly recommended!

Mr Benn http://www.tate.org.uk/shop/do/Books/Big-Top-Benn/product/45300

White Noise David A. Carter

Synopsis:White Noise is the latest in the remarkable series of pop-up constructions created by David A. Carter that started with One Red Dot. In White Noise the paper structures are not only incredibly elegant and intricate; they even create their own sounds as they open, adding a whole new dimension to the reading experience.

David A. Carter is the creator of some of the world's best loved and most admired pop-up books, including the international best-seller One Red Dot.

Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict
This is a very intriguing and clever book, our junior reviewers were fascinated by the way the pages made ‘noises’ Beautifully constructed, imaginative, and great fun. Highly Recommended!

White Noise http://www.tate.org.uk/shop/do/Books/White-Noise/product/46695

Turn it up, Doris!- Sam Lloyd

Synopsis: Unlike her big-mouth big brother, Boris, Doris is very shy and quiet. Everyone tells her to, "Turn it up, Doris!" She doesn’t know how to do it, until Boris is in danger and needs her help!

Funny, tactile and great for interactive play, Sam Lloyd's lovable collection of monster puppets is growing fast! Calm Down, Boris! now has several new friends. Put on your best monster voice and let the fun begin!

http://www.templarco.co.uk/novelty/sam_lloyd.html

Hot Brands Cool Places Verdict
Doris created huge excitement when she arrived, our Junior Reviewers absolutely adored Boris, and Doris has equally been adopted as a new best friend. Following the same principle as Boris, Doris can be stroked, and she encourages the shyest children to take part in the story. Brilliant concept, a book to be loved and cherished. We loved it! Highly Recommended!

WORKSOP PRIORY TAKES THE CRUMBLE RUMBLE 2010 TITLE

Pupils from Worksop Priory School in Nottinghamshire successfully defended their title by beating over 150 other children to become the National Trust’s Crumble Rumble Champions in the second national competition of its kind.

The team, who plucked apples and blackberries from the National Trust’s Clumber Park estate nearby, took a mere 39 minutes to forage, prepare and cook a fruit crumble from its very source.

Jan Siddons, adjudicator for the crumble rumble said: “the enthusiasm that went into this race has been amazing. I have never seen children running around having such fun but with such purpose, gathering the fruit, to then learn to make a crumble with such speed.”

See the results of all the schools and National Trust places on line at http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/crumblerumble.

The team of children from Worksop Priory School were “ecstatic” with their record first place, and the school has won the prestigious title of Crumble Rumble Champions 2010, with their winning pudding crumble to be cooked in the restaurant of Clumber Park across the autumn and winter.

It’s the second year that more than 150 school children from across the UK took part in the bid to win the National Trust’s ‘Crumble Rumble’, organised as part of the Trust’s Food Glorious Food campaign.

The National Trust uses local, seasonal and sustainable food in its 150 restaurants and catering outlets, with properties serving a variety of freshly-made, delicious hot puddings throughout the autumn, including fruit crumble.

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