From an early age, my friends and I were addicted to collecting TY beanies. For those of you who do not know for some strange reason, TY Beanies are a collection of little teddies in all forms, from animals and teddy bears. Once you start a collection they are quite addictive. They draw you in instantly and after that you cannot go back!
One of the Beanies is a bear named Dear. It's quite a cute name, but if I heard it without seeing it I would automatically picture a sweet little Bambi character. Though to look at the bear is nothing of the sort! Dear is a gorgeous pink shade, one of the most soft pastel baby pink colours I've seen on a TY. In her hands there is a little bouquet, pretty pink colours with a litte pink ribbon. Around her neck to match, there is a gorgeous pale pink ribbon tied in a pretty bow. Dear looks very cute ...
Advantages: A great lift-the-flap book for pre-school children. Disadvantages: None!
?. Simple texts which are sometimes repetitive (great for pre-school children).
Rod Campbell uses lift-the-flap, touch and feel as well as the 'odd' pop up book, all of which cater extremely well for 2 years and upwards.
There are also a few cloth books, ideal for the under 2s as they can be washed and re-used etc? ' Baby's Busy Book' & ' My Farm'.
He is also the creator of Buster, a well-known and much loved character.
I have listed some of Rod Campbell's books:
~ I'm hungry
~ Farm Chase
~ Buster Zoo
~ Oh Dear!
~ It's mine!
~ I won't bite, I'm not scary
~ Noisy farm
Rod Campbell has also produced a range of books for Longman publicatons:
~ Come in to the garden
~ Hungry animals
~ Who's there?
For more information visit www.rodcampbell.co.uk
On the website there are pictures to colour as well as reading skills ...
Advantages: Access and enjoyment for all Disadvantages: Food a little limited and pricey
's program and book 'The Moondial'? Belton Gardens is where it was set and also where you will still find the Sundial that was featured.
Although the garden paths are mainly laid to gravel, access for pushchairs and wheelchairs has been made easier by using the grass as the path and wooden ramps put into place where any slope of steps need maneuvering.
Please note that Orangey doe snot have access for wheelchair users.
Adventure Playground
This is my son's favourite part of the visit and sometimes mine also. While the children run off steam it is a chance for you sit back and relax in the woodland surroundings.
The adventure playground is the largest in Lincolnshire and there is something to do for whatever the age of child.
From slides to tree top cabins, from Ariel slides to rope swings.
The play area ...
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