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Winter 2019
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FESTIVE
PARTY
PLEASERS
education
38 MUCH MORE THAN
CHARLIE & LOLA
A conversation with Children’s
Laureate and author/illustrator
Lauren Child
40 HIGHER ORDER THINKING
SKILLS THROUGH READING
Encouraging your child to think
creatively and critically when reading
42 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
How do children develop language
skills?
CHRISTMAS
BAUBLES
50 FESTIVE PARTY PLEASERS
Annabel Karmel shares recipes for
festive treats you can make with
your children 64 DREAMING OF A GREEN
CHRISTMAS
Ideas for a more eco-friendly
Christmas, including a DIY tree
54 FOOD TRACEABILITY
Do you know where the food you
eat comes from? 68 K11 MUSEA
Playtimes takes a tour
58 STYLE FILE
Shopping, beauty and wellness news
59 CHRISTMAS PYJAMAS
Sleepwear that's perfect for the
night before Christmas
72 BEAUTY COUNTER MAKEOVERS
Where to visit for party make-up
74 10 STEP KOREAN SKIN CARE
Why is it so popular?
travel
44 CHRISTMAS CAMPS
Activities for the winter school holidays 60 CHRISTMAS BAUBLES
Make your tree the best dressed
with these fun baubles 77 TRAVEL BUG
Inspiration for your next trip
lifestyle 61 CHECK IT OUT
Add a touch of tartan to your
Christmas 80 SUN AND SAND IN PHU QUOC
Roopal Popat visits the Vietnamese
island that's just a short flight away
62 FROM HONG KONG WITH LOVE
Our Santa's wish list is full of items
from local small businesses 84 LAST WORD
Nury Vittachi and the truth about
Santa Claus
48 FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
Mouth-watering food news
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